The Steamboat Era Museum is proud to announce the upcoming release of Steamboats vs. U-Boats: 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.

The Steamboat Era Museum is proud to announce the upcoming release of Steamboats vs. U-Boats: 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.

Presale orders will be prioritized, and will ship in November 2025.