USS Bowfin (SS-287) / Robert F. Sumrall / SubmarineBooks.com

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In this impressive new book Robert Sumrall tells the complete yet abridged history of the famous American submarine, USS Bowfin (SS-287). Laced with both color and black & white photographs, its packed full of technical information and data about Bowfin. The last half, covers each of the sub's nine successful World War II patrols against the Japanese. Included is a list of the 1943 commissioning officers and crew, war patrol records and names of each commanding officer from launching to decommissioning. Technical data on Bowfin, includes photos of her battle flags, past crews and final home at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The middle section features a large detailed double-page cross-section of a World War II Fleet submarine. A real must for the submarine collector and a book you will read over and over again! Sumrall's extensive Bowfin research efforts have made this a great piece of naval historical information. Front and back covers are beautiful full-color art by famed illustrator Tom Freeman.

New 8 1/2 X 11 book, 40 pages, 42 B/W photos, 8 color photos and 16 diagrams.

NOTE: This new book is now out-of-print! When our current inventory expires there will be no more "new" copies!

Just $19.95

ISBN # 1-57510-049-5

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The Author

Robert F. Sumrall is a retired Chief Petty Officer with over thirty-six years of service in the United States Navy. He has an extensive background in naval architecture and marine engineering. Sumrall is the author of "Destroyer Escorts Of World War Two" and "USS Bowfin (SS-287)." He has also written and illustrated a number of articles for the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings and other naval periodicals. The Curator of Ship Models at the U.S. Naval Academy Museum since 1970 Sumrall is himself a professional ship model builder and widely known for both his sailing and steel navy models.

by Robert F. Sumrall

New Softbound edition 8 1/2 X 11

40 pages, 42 B/W photographs, 8 color photos, 6 diagrams, 16 B/W diagrams

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