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Jutland to Junkyard
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Jutland to Junkyard—The raising of the scuttled German High Seas Fleet from Scapa Flow - the greatest salvage operation of all time
The salvage operation that raised an entire fleet from the bottom of Scapa Flow
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About the Ebook
The scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow, Orkney on 21 June 1919 on the orders of Rear Admiral Ludwig von Reuter was one of the most extraordinary events in naval history. To the astonishment of those who witnessed it, one of the most powerful navies in history began to sink, and by late morning, ten battleships, six battlecruisers, eight light cruisers and a host of smaller ships lay on the seabed.
But what happened after was equally bizarre. Although at the time the Admiralty stated that raising ships was impossible, within a few years Scapa Flow became a scene of one of the largest salvage operations ever undertaken. In this book, S.C. George tells the story of the German High Seas Fleet, from its origins to its role during the Battle of Jutland and subsequent surrender and scuttling, and also celebrates the ingenuity, courage and resourcefulness of those who raised the Kaiser's great navy from its watery grave.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the engineering feat of raising an entire scuttled fleet from the seabed
- Follow the salvage teams who worked against impossible odds at Scapa Flow
- Explore a remarkable chapter of naval and industrial history
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
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Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 05 July 2017
Print Length: 168 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857909602
Format: Ebook
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