New Releases

Struck By Lightning
 
A Sailor's first-hand story about a World War Two fighting ship.

This is the story of the life and death of a typical World War II destroyer,
HMS Lightning. A sailor's perspective about serving during the Malta convoys,
the capture of Madagascar, the invasion of North Africa and finally the loss of the
ship.

By Eric Gilroy, edited by John Dann

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www.fast-print.net

*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this book.


 
Schneider Trophy Seaplanes and Flying Boats
Covering the complete history of the Schneider Trophy, the book includes many
photographs and drawings of over 100 different types of aircraft that participated
in the famed race.

By Ralph Pegram

2012 Fonthill Media

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www.fonthillmedia.com
The Silent Service in World War II
A wonderful collection of short stories about life aboard U.S. Navy submarines told by
the men who were there. Covering all aspects of submarine warfare, the book tells
tales of triumph and tragedy. From humorous stories to frightening tales of near death and even stories from those who survived the loss of their boat. This book is a real gem, easy to read and if you are interested in submarine stories, this should be part of your collection.

Edited by Edward Monroe-Jones and Michael Green

2012 Casemate Publishers

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www.casematepublishing.com


The Battle of the Denmark Strait
A new study of one of the greatest naval battles of the 20th century. The outcome
of the battle between Bismarck and HMS Hood shocked the British and the Germans
alike, in this book Robert takes a new look at the classic battle. He has uncovered
new information, provided critical analysis and illustrated the book with dozens of photos.

By Robert J. Winklareth

2012 Casemate Publishers

To order in the USA click here:
www.amazon.com

To order in the United Kingdom click here:
www.amazon.co.uk

*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this book.
 
Steaming Light: A Memoir of Cdr. John C. Pearson, O.B.E., R.N.

The story of an ordinary man growing up in an extraordinary time, encountering the great and the good and the frankly bizarre and taking journeys he could never have envisaged. John Pearson took tea with Rasputin's killer, visited Hitler's bunker days after The Führer's death. He went elk hunting in Siberia sailed on the ‘Nordwind', climbed in the Andes and later went to work everyday in a place that didn't exist.

By Bernard Pearson

2012 Book Midden Publishing

To order email Bernard Pearson at bjrpear@ntlworld.com

Or
www.amazon.com (UK)

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German Naval Camouflage Vol. 1 (1939-1941)
 
A study of camouflage patterns worn by Kriegsmarine ships in World War II.
Illustrated with rare photos and detailed color drawings, this book provides
a great insight into a subject that has not been frequently covered before.

By John Asmussen and Eric Leon

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Pen & Sword Books (UK)

Amazon UK

Amazon USA

*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this book.
 
The Titanic: Disaster of a Century
The centennial edition of the book Titanic End of a Dream, includes new photos
and information unknown at the time the first book was written in 1980.
Foreword by John Chattertron

By Wyn Craig Wade


2012 Skyhorse Publishing

To order click here:
www.workofthesun.com


*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this book.
Southampton Maritime City (Ocean Liners to Cruise Ships)
A pictorial history of one of the worlds most famous ports.

By Mike Roussel

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www.dbpublishing.co.uk

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DE Titanic (Reddingsboot nr. 6)
Dutch language book about the survivors in lifeboat #6 from the Titanic.

By Martin van Neck

2012 Atlas Publications

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www.uitgeverijatlas.nl

*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this book.
To Serve With Honor
Memoirs and notes of Private Donald J. Woodland.
The story of a young soldier in World War II.

By Donald J. Woodland
Edited by Bernard M. Woodland

To order click here:
www.amazon.com


*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this book.
USS Arizona
Squadron Signal pictorial history of USS Arizona BB-39.

By David Doyle

2012 Squadron Signal Publications

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www.amazon.com

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Drunken Sailor

The new CD by the Irish Rovers features the song Titanic, a tribute to the great
ship. Its legend has both haunted and intrigued George Millar partly because he shares his birthday of April 14, with the date the ship met its icy end on her maiden voyage a century ago.

For ordering information go to:
theirishroversmusic.com

An accompanying video can be seen here:
www.youtube.com
(MaritimeQuest contributed to the video)

Homepage: www.theirishroversmusic.com

World War II Remembered
A collection of original stories and remembrances of those who fought the war and those on the home front. Never before published accounts from the front line and tales of
what it was like for those at home.

By the residents of Kendal at Hanover.

2011 Kendal at Hanover Residents Association
Managing Editor Clinton C. Gardner

To order click here:
www.amazon.com/Remembered-Kendal-Hanover-Residents-Association


*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this book.
The Life and Times of HMS Concord
 
Photos, recollections and details of the career of HMS Concord. Including
details about Concord's roll in the Yangtze Incident and the Korean War.

By the men of HMS Concord

2012 HMS Concord Association


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Captured Eagles Vol. 1
 
German WWII Aircraft Captured by the Allies

Detailed reference book of warplanes of the Luftwaffe captured during and after the
war by allied forces. The large format book contains 90 photographs, most rare, many never before published and 8 original colour profiles. The detailed information covers
the history of each aircraft from beginning to end.

By Roger S. Gaemperle

2011 Vintage Eagle Publishing

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www.vintageeagle.com
Titanic 100 Years Then and Now
A privately produced DVD dedicated to Titanic survivor Edith Haisman, including an
interview with Millvina Dean, at the time the last living survivor of the disaster. The
documentary also includes visits to Titanic's birthplace, Harland & Wolff in Belfast, SS Nomadic (the last While Star Line ship still afloat), and the home of Thomas Andrews.

Produced and directed by Robert Martin
2011 Black Scorpion Productions

(Note this is a PAL/Region 2 DVD)

To order contact the producer Robert Martin:
spitfireavenue@hotmail.com


*MaritimeQuest contributed to the material in this DVD.
   
The Man Who Sank Titanic
The troubled life of Quartermaster Robert Hichens.

A biography of the helmsman, Quartermaster Robert Hichens, who was at the wheel
at the time of the disaster written by his great-granddaughter.

By Sally Nilsson


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The Cunard Story
A brief history of the Cunard Line from the beginning to the new century.

By Chris Fame and Rachelle Cross


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Click here to order in Australia and New Zealand

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A Mission of Honour (The Royal Navy in the Pacific 1769-1997)
Covering over two centuries of British naval activity in the Pacific, from Captain
Cook's first voyage to the handover of Hong Kong in 19997, the author deals with
such varied subjects as exploration, marine surveying, charting, carrying convicts
to Australia, fighting wars against the Russians, Chinese, Maoris, Germans and
Japanese, shipwrecks, mutiny, piracy and the creation of new colonies for Britain
such as Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.

By John McLean



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Ismay's Dream
Ten original songs telling the story of the Titanic disaster from the point of view of
those who built her, sailed her and took passage in her. This is perhaps the first original
compilation of songs written about the Titanic disaster.


Preformed by Padraig Lalor

For ordering information go to:
www.padraiglalor.com

(Now available on itunes)
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michael@maritimequest.com