Surface at the Pole: The Extraordinary Voyages of the USS Skate (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104845902)

""Surface At The Pole: The Extraordinary Voyages Of The USS Skate"" by James Calvert is a non-fiction book that recounts the daring exploits of the USS Skate, a nuclear-powered submarine that became the first submarine to surface at the North Pole. The book chronicles the journey of the Skate, from its initial deployment to its historic achievement at the Pole, and the challenges and obstacles the crew faced along the way. The author, a former commander of the Skate, provides a firsthand account of the submarine's missions, including its role in covert operations during the Cold War. The book also delves into the technological advancements that made the Skate's mission possible, as well as the political and strategic implications of the submarine's achievement. Overall, ""Surface At The Pole"" is a thrilling and informative read, offering a unique perspective on one of the most remarkable feats in naval history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Calvert
ISBN-10: 1104845903
ISBN-13: 9781104845902
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 246
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d