The Royal Navy Submarine Service: A Centennial History

by Antony Preston

In honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the Royal Naval Submarine Service, renowned naval historian Antony Preston has written a day-by-day account of the history and achievements of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. From the controversial launch of the Holland One in 1901 through the modern nuclear submarine of today, Preston celebrates the heroic feats and everyday life above and under the sea. His chronological analysis is rich in such details as the award of nine Victoria Crosses, the use of caged mice to detect exhaust gases in early submarines, and the fact that during the peak of the Battle of the Atlantic the chances of a submarine returning from patrol were only 65 percent. Published in association with the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, England, this volume is a noteworthy centennial commemorative of Great Britain's silent service.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 2001

About the author

Antony PReston was an English Naval Historian and editor.