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Forgotten Ships

The Second World War in Trawlers and Tugs

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    224 pages

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    11 November 2026

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Summary

Forgotten Ships – The Second World War in Trawlers and Tugs uncovers one of the most overlooked stories of the war at sea. While battleships and destroyers dominate the history books, it was humble trawlers and rescue tugs that escorted convoys, hunted submarines and rescued damaged ships. This is their story.

At its heart is Alexander Litster, a peacetime yachtsman thrust into the command of an armed trawler at the outbreak of war. His baptism of fire came during the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781849957298
ISBN-10:1849957290
Author:Colin Litster
Publisher:Porto Press Ltd
Imprint:Whittles Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:11 November 2026
Weight:525g
Dimensions:12mm x 170mm x 240mm
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Forgotten Ships by Colin Litster - ISBN: 9781849957298
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About The Author

Colin Litster

A former bookseller now working with adults with learning difficulties, Colin Litster grew up listening to his grandfather’s stories of a life at sea. He lives in the Southwest of England with his partner and two almost domesticated cats.

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