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“DOWN TO THE SEA IN SUBS” My Life In The US Navy. - By Vice Admiral Charles A. Lockwood, Jr., USN (Ret.). Charles Lockwood’s Naval career began in 1914 and took him through World War II and beyond. This is his own biography, a story that also closely follows the development of the submarine as a weapon. During World War II, Lockwood became the Commander of Submarines Pacific Force (known as ComSubPac) and spearheaded the impressive submarine victory over Japan. Following his retirement, he wrote several naval books including the popular "Sink 'Em All"––but sadly this book would be the last before his death in 1967. Only edition ever published and it is very difficult to find! 1967 Hardback with dust jacket. As seen above, dust jacket is in ragged and poor condition. However it is now wrapped in new protective clear plastic. 376 pages, 22 B/W photos and an index.

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Other books by Charles A. Lockwood, Jr. :
Battles of the Philippine Sea
Down To The Sea In Subs
Hell At 50 Fathoms
Hellcats Of The Sea
Through Hell and Deep Water
Tragedy At Honda
Sink 'Em All
Zoomies, Subs and Zeros
 DOWN To The SEA In SUBS

The Author

Charles Andrews Lockwood, Jr., was born May 6, 1890 and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1912. He entered the submarine service in 1914 and spent most of 39 years in submersibles. Lockwood became Chief of Staff to Commander Submarine Force in 1939. Following promotion to Rear Admiral in March 1942 he proceeded to West Australia as Commander, Submarines, Southwest Pacific (ComSubSoWesPac).

In February 1943, after the tragic death of Rear Admiral Robert English, Lockwood was promptly transferred to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to take over as Commander, Submarines, Pacific Fleet (ComSubPac), a position he held for the balance of World War II. Lockwood's strong leadership and devotion to his troops won him the nickname "Uncle Charlie" and a promotion to Vice Admiral in late 1943. During his wartime tour, Lockwood devised tactics to make the most effective use of submarines and pushed the Navy's Bureau of Ships and Bureau of Ordnance to provide his men with the most effective submarines and torpedoes possible. He oversaw the tests that proved the unreliability of U.S. torpedoes, and prompted the improvements that made them the highly effective weapons they became. Lockwood's awards in World War II included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Gold Stars in lieu of second and third awards, and the Legion of Merit. Following World War II, Lockwood served as Inspector of the Navy until his retirement in June 1947. Retied Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood, Jr. wrote several books including "Sink 'Em All." He coauthors several others with Col Hans Christian Adamson, USAF, (Ret.). Charles Lockwood's last book was his autobiography titled, "Down To The Sea In Subs." He passed away on June 7, 1967.

 

Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood, Jr., USN