The Hand-me-down Ships

Reed, Ken: 1993 UK, bound with dust jacket 181 pages. The American Coast Guard Cutters, used by the UK in WWII. Ken Reed recounts how American Coast Guard cutters were transferred to and operated by the Royal Navy during the Second World War, highlighting their adaptation to British needs and North Atlantic convoy work. Drawing on crew experiences and operational records, it illustrates the ships’ wartime careers, from acquisition and modification through to their vital but often overlooked role in the Battle of the Atlantic. ISBN 9780952238706 In good condition