Subchaser

Stafford, E.P.: 2003 Bluejacket Books USA, softcover, 251 pages, illustrated. A vivid wartime memoir recounting the experiences of a young lieutenant (jg) and his crew aboard the small, wooden-hulled USS SC 692 during World War II, highlighting their critical but overlooked roles in escorting landing craft, fighting off enemy attacks, and patrolling for submarines. The book blends technical detail with personal stories and moments of tension, humor, and camaraderie, offering an authentic portrait of life on a modest ship amid the vast and dangerous operations of the war. ISBN 9781591147961 In very good condition