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Scapa 1919 Innes McCartney

Scapa 1919 By Innes McCartney

Scapa 1919 by Innes McCartney


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Scapa 1919: The Archaeology of a Scuttled Fleet by Innes McCartney

Marine archaeologist Dr Innes McCartney reveals for the first time the location and state of the wrecks of all 25 warships sunk in the scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow. The German High Seas Fleet was one of the most powerful naval forces in the world, and had fought the pride of the Royal Navy to a stalemate at the battle of Jutland in 1916. After the armistice was signed, ending fighting in World War I, it surrendered to the British and was interned in Scapa Flow pending the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles. In June 1919, the entire fleet attempted to sink itself in the Flow to prevent it being broken up as war prizes. Of the 74 ships present, 52 sunk and 22 were prevented from doing so by circumstance and British intervention. Marine archaeologist and historian Dr Innes McCartney reveals for the first time what became of the warships that were scuttled, examining the circumstances behind the loss of each ship and reconciling what was known at the time to what the archaeology is telling us today. This fascinating study reveals a fleet lost for nearly a century beneath the waves.

Scapa 1919 Reviews

A tour-de-force * The Armourer *
Extremely authoritative, very well referenced throughout this really is a seminal text on the subject, and I would heartily recommend it. * Scale Modelling Now *
Fascinating, crisply written, and handsomely produced (Jutland 1916) * Andy Brockman, the UK's leading conflict archaeologist *
A worthy companion for anyone studying the battle ... highly readable with some fascinating photos (Jutland 1916) * Warship World *
A timely and valuable record of an important battlefield (Jutland 1916) * Archaeology Magazine *

About Innes McCartney

Dr Innes McCartney is a nautical archaeologist, explorer, historian and author. Over the last 25 years he has specialized in the discovery of, and investigation into, twentieth century shipwrecks including the wrecks of the Battle of Jutland and many British and German submarines. He has appeared regularly on documentaries such as Time Team Special and is a popular speaker at conferences. He lives in Cornwall, UK.

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction PART ONE: The Scuttling of the German Fleet 1. Surrender and Internment 2. The Scuttle 3. Reaction and disposal of the rump of the German Fleet PART TWO: Cox & Danks: The Salvage Pioneers 4. The Salvage of the Battlecruisers and their archaeology today 5. The Salvage of the Destroyers and SMS Bremse and their archaeology today PART THREE: Metal Industries and Locally based salvage 6. The Salvage of the Battleships and their archaeology today 7. SMS Derfflinger and her archaeology today 8. The Royal Navy 9. Scapa Flow Salvage & Shipbreaking Co. PART FOUR: The Survivors: Battleships 10. SMS Konig 11. SMS Markgraf 12. SMS Kronprinz 13. SMS Dresden PART FIVE: The Survivors: Cruisers and Destroyers 14. SMS Coln 15. SMS Karlsrhue 16. SMS Brummer 19. SMS V83 ans SMS S54 PART SIX: Scapa 100 years on 20. Conclusions: The Archaeology of a Scuttled Fleet Appendices: 1. HMS Vanguard 2. HMS Royal Oak 3. Other Scapa Shipwrecks Bibliography Index

Additional information

NGR9781472828903
9781472828903
1472828909
Scapa 1919: The Archaeology of a Scuttled Fleet by Innes McCartney
New
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2019-05-30
336
N/A
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