SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION:  EAST KENT BRANCH

This book provides an account of the Zeebrugge Raid which took place on 23rd April 1918 to attempt to block the submarines at Bruges.
These submarines were responsible for sinking a third of all allied merchant shipping during the First World War and there was a danger that the German submarine campaign could have starved Britain into submission resulting in defeat.

The book features the personal testimonies of many of the participants, who took part in the operations, which have never been told before.
ISBN 978-1-86227-477-8

From the Royal Navy's first British-designed submarine to the Vanguard class.
A century of submarine history with drama at virtually every turn, told by the men who were there.
ISBN 0-7472-3792-1

From the Boxer Rebellion, where he received the China Medal and had been mentioned in despatches to the successful navigation in 1915 into the Baltic as captain of E19 and the Communist Revolution where he was murdered.
This is the sory of Captain Francis Cromie CB DSO RN 1882 - 1918.
ISBN 1-84037-196-X

This unique and important historical record of life on board HMS Safari is based on original firsthand accounts. Over 18 months of war patrols the author kept a personal diary of life aboard Safari.The whole range of the submariners experience and emotion is explored here in this fascinating account. Written at the time, by a rating and not an officer, this diary offers us a unique and gripping insight into life at sea.
ISBN 0-75092-089-0

An account by the author of his 12 years service in the Navy, most of which was in Submarines during WW2. This is a book every submariner will enjoy.
ISBN 1-75410-600-4

With Janes's on the front cover, quality is assured. Details of the World's Navys submarines from 1776 to 2000.
ISBN 0-00-716368-1