VALOUR AND A MYSTERIOUS VANISHING

Hailed as an epic of self-sacrifia clandestinely armed fishing smack and a German U-boat 100 years ago masked ance and devotion to duty, the extraordinary clash between a clandestinely armed fishing smack and a German U-boat 100 years ago masked an enduring mystery in the ruthless battle between Q-boats and submarines. Mick Brooks charts a story of forlorn courage and tragedy in a fight against the odds.

Tom Crisp DSC displaying the ear-ring he wore in common with many a superstitious fisherman. According to his son, it was believed to improve their eyesight!

GREAT WAR | THE WAR AT SEA

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