"On The Bottom" by Commander Edward Ellsberg recounts the extraordinary 1925 salvage operation of the U.S. Navy submarine S-51, sunk with the loss of 33 lives. Leading the difficult nine-month effort at a depth of 132 feet, Ellsberg and his crew faced immense challenges, including treacherous conditions and limited technology, overcoming them through ingenuity and perseverance, including inventing the first effective underwater cutting torch. This compelling, technical yet dramatic account of the first successful open-ocean submarine salvage is considered a classic of maritime literature.

Dimensions: 9" H x 6" W x 0.25" L

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