Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble) 1878-1944 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Q-Ships and Their Story" by E. Keble Chatterton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating and brave endeavors of Q-ships, a type of naval vessel used during World War I to deceive and engage enemy submarines. The narrative details the origins, tactics, and success of these "mystery ships," highlighting the courage and cunning required from their crews. The opening of the book sets the stage by addressing the dramatic nature of warfare, specifically at sea. It emphasizes the unique circumstances that led to the creation of Q-ships as a response to the increasing threat posed by German U-boats. The author notes the meticulous planning and bravery involved in operating these disguises, which often presented as ordinary merchant vessels. The chapter introduces the complexity of Q-ship operations, the psychological warfare against enemy submarines, and the blend of patience and skill required to execute successful missions, laying a foundational understanding of the grandeur and trials that will be explored in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-03-10 E-text prepared by MWS, Brian Wilcox, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations Q-ships D501 Original publication data not identified 22014727 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54338 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54338 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134243.0 54338