Diving Stations: the Story of Captain George Hunt and the Ultor - Softcover

Dornan, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783030135 ISBN 13: 9781783030132

Publisher: Pen & Sword Maritime, 2013

Synopsis

Diving Stations is the inspiring story of Captain George Hunt's career. Born in Uganda and then educated in Glasgow he was determined to join the Navy and at 13 years old he entered HMS Conway. His pre-war years saw him serving worldwide. In 1939, on the outbreak of war he was already serving in submarines. Over the next six years he was rammed twice, sunk once and had hundred of depth charges dropped around him. He gave more than he got! While in command of the Unity Class Submarine Ultor, mainly in the Mediterranean he and his crew accounted for an astonishing 20 enemy vessels sunk by torpedo and 8 by gunfire as well as damaging another 4 ships. His fifteenth mission was described by the Admiralty as 'unsurpassed in the Annals of the Mediterranean Submarine Flotilla'. After the War George continued his distinguished naval career becoming Senior Naval Officer West Indies (SNOWI). He emigrated to Australia where he lives today.

About this title

About the Author

Peter Dornan is a freelance writer on military and medical matters. For his work as a Sports physiotherapist with many international teams (the Wallabies and Australian Cricket Team) he was awarded the Commemorative 2000 Australian Sports Medal. In 2002 he was appointed as a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).

Edition details

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Maritime
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1783030135
• ISBN 13: 9781783030132
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192