The United States Merchant Marine in World War I : ships, crews, shipbuilders and operators / Greg H. Williams.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Prelude to war -- The ascension of Germany -- The arming of merchant ships -- The war in Europe -- Breakout of war -- Submarines -- America's early role in the war -- 1915 -- American ships face the dangers -- 1916 -- A year of tension for America -- 1917 -- Ties are broken -- America goes to war -- A declaration of war -- Setting up shop in Europe -- Finding the path to victory -- The shipbuilders and operators -- The steamship companies -- Ship construction -- Ship construction by shipyard, 1914/1918 -- The Naval Overseas Transportation Service -- The war winds down -- The end at sea -- American ship losses -- The final tally -- Conclusion: toward the future -- Appendix: Americans lost on the Lusitania.

"During World War I, the American Merchant Marine meant dangerous duty. This book provides the first complete overview of the American Merchant Marine during World War I. Detailed accounts cover the expansion of trans-Atlantic shipping, shipbuilding records 1914-1918, operating companies, ship losses from enemy action, the role of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service and mariner experiences"-- Provided by publisher.

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