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100 1 _aBurrows, C. W.
245 1 0 _aScapa and a Camera :
_bPictorial Impressions of Five Years Spent at the Grand Fleet Base
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-04
505 0 _aThe development of the base -- Scenes around Scapa Flow -- The Navy at Scapa Flow -- The German ships at Scapa Flow.
508 _aProduced by sp1nd, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Scapa and a Camera" by C. W. Burrows is a pictorial account showcasing five years spent at the Grand Fleet Base during World War I, likely written in the early 20th century. This work combines war reminiscences with an extensive collection of photographs, providing a unique perspective on naval life in Scapa Flow and its surroundings. The text is framed by nautical events and the experiences of those stationed at Scapa, highlighting the camaraderie and challenges faced by the naval personnel. At the start of the narrative, Burrows provides context for the formation of the naval base at Scapa Flow, detailing its original neglect and subsequent development into a bustling hub for the Grand Fleet. He reflects on the bleakness of the weather and landscape, while also conveying a sense of nostalgia for the friendships fostered during difficult times. The section sets the tone for the rest of the book, indicating a blend of personal anecdotes and historical significance as the story unfolds against the backdrop of significant wartime events, including the internment and eventual scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- Pictorial works
653 _aGermany. Kriegsmarine -- Pictorial works
653 _aScapa Flow (Scotland) -- History, Naval -- 20th century
653 _aScapa Flow (Scotland) -- Pictorial works
653 _aWarships -- Great Britain -- Pictorial works
653 _aOrkney (Scotland) -- Pictorial works
700 1 _aMiller, F. S.
_q(Francis Spurstow),
_d1863-1954
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45583
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