Diving Stations by Peter Dornan
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.
Dornan, Peter: - For 48 years, Peter Dornan has been a physiotherapist in the fields of sports medicine and manipulative therapy, working with many international sporting teams, including the -Australian national rugby union team, the Australian national rugby league team, the Queensland rugby union team, and the Australian cricket team. For his achievements, he was awarded the Commemorative 2000 Australian Sports Medal. He is also a passionate Men's Health activist. In 1997 Peter created a forum for men and their partners to gain support and be better informed in matters relating to prostate cancer. Peter has also been freelance writing for many years and has written two books on sporting injuries, one on prostate cancer, (Conquering Incontinence) and four military books. In 2002, Peter was appointed as a Member of the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848843219 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848843216 |
| Titel | Diving Stations |
| Autor | Peter Dornan |
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| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2010-10-21 |
| Seitenanzahl | 192 |
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