America's Anchor
by Kennard R. Wiggins, Jr.
"A Naval History of the Delaware River and Bay, Cradle of the United States Navy"
Popularity
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Details
War:
American Revolutionary War
Military Unit:
US Navy
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
297
Published Date:
2019
ISBN13:
9781476634357
Description
This naval history of the Delaware Estuary spans three centuries, from the arrival of the Europeans to the end of the World War II. The author describes the shipbuilders and infrastructure, and the ships and men who sailed this surprisingly active waterway in peace and in war. From Philadelphia to the Delaware Capes, the story of the nascent U.S. Navy and key historical figures emerges. Dozens of historic images and four appendices are included.
