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Steamboats vs. U-Boats tells the gripping, little known story of Convoy RB-1, a desperate mission that saw civilian vessels thrust into the chaos of submarine warfare. With vivid detail, maritime historian Jack Shaum captures a tale of improvisation, cour
This gripping new book uncovers a little-known episode of World War II, when eight American steamboats—built for calm inland bays—were hastily repurposed for Atlantic convoy duty against the threat of German U-boats.
Through vivid narrative and meticulous research, Shaum tells the extraordinary true story of how these unlikely vessels and their crews braved perilous waters in 1942, embodying American courage and adaptability in a time of crisis.
The Story of Convoy Maniac by maritime historian Jack Shaum. This gripping new book uncovers a little-known episode of World War II, when eight American steamboats—built for calm inland bays—were hastily repurposed for Atlantic convoy duty against the threat of German U-boats.
Through vivid narrative and meticulous research, Shaum tells the extraordinary true story of how these unlikely vessels and their crews braved perilous waters in 1942, embodying American courage and adaptability in a time of crisis.
