THE ESCORT CARRIER GAMBIER BAY (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Al Ross
Published by Conway Maritime Press
in 1993
ISBN: 0851776132
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- MARITIME
- WARSHIP
- AIRCRAFT CARRIER
- NAVY
- WORLD WAR II
- MILITARY
THE ESCORT CARRIER GAMBIER BAY (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Al Ross.
Stock no. 1830008
1st.
1993.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The ecort carrier Gambier Bay (CVE-73) was a ship of the mid-war Casablanca class, which operated with distinction in the Pacific, even fulfilling frontline roles never envisaged for earlier ships. The most famous of all American escort carriers. A complete anatomy of the ship in words, photographs and drawings. Oblong format. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 112 pages. ISBN: 0851776132. A lovely copy!
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- Service history
- General arrangement and hull structure
- Machinery
- Catapult
- Radar
- Fire control equipment
- Searchlights
- Aircraft
- Armament
- Ship's boats
- Camouflage
- Notes on sources
- The Photographs
- The Drawings:
- A. General arrangement
- B. Lines and constructional details
- C. Machinery
- D. Rig
- E. Armament
- F. Fittings
- G. Boats
- H. Flight deck arrangements
- I. Aircraft
- J. Camouflage
- K. Battle damage