The Wreck Of The Memphis (1967) By Capt Edward L. Beach
 
The author, who also wrote 'RUN DEEP' tells the story of the 'MEMPHIS', one of the largest battle cruisers ever built by the US Navy. This is the story of how 43 men were killed when the 'MEMPHIS' was utterly wrecked by a huge wave in Santo Domingo Harbour and of the subsequent Court-Martial of her Captain who was the author's father. 
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
312 pages
In Good Condition