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Hunters of the Steel Sharks: The Submarine Chasers of WWI

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... Personal anecdotes, official reports, and well chosen photographs bring the story of these little anti-submarine ships to life. It is a fascinating account of early ASW warfare and is highly recommended.

— Ships Monthly, May 2007

In 1918, a war time fleet of 303 U.S. submarine chasers formed a new offensive against the enemy, armed with depth charges, deck guns and an array of new, top secret submarine detection and pursuit devices.

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The Tampa Relieves the Ice-Patrol Cutter Modoc: Original Photographic Print

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An original, period print of the Coast Guard cutter Tampa, dated 3 May 1926.

This ship was built in 1921, and named it memory of the WWI-era USS Tampa that was lost with all hands in 1918.

Underwood and Underwood press photo, with press label glued to reverse. Approx. 8" x 10". Corner creases, small stain in the upper left (which could easily be covered by the mat when framing).

Label reads:

127x351C (SLUG-5) TAMPA

THE TAMPA RELIEVES ICE-PATROL CUTTER MODOC

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Rum Runners / Coast Guard: Original Photographic Print

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An interesting little piece of history: An original 1920's photographic print of a Coast Guard vessel pursuing a suspected rum runner. Original press label glued to reverse, and press file copy notice embossed on the surface of the photo.

Approx. 6.5" x 8.5" Embossed on print is "FILE COPY DO NOT REMOVE."

Label reads:

S/168R160 COAST GUARD

RUM RUNNER HOUNDED BY COAST GUARD FOR FOUR DAYS IS FORCED TO RETURN HOME
(SEE ACCOMPANYING PICTURE)

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