Overdue and Presumed Lost: The Story of the USS Bullhead (Bluejacket Books) ebook

by Martin Sheridan

Overdue and Presumed Lost. has been added to your Cart. My older brother was one of the 84 officers & crew lost on the Bullhead.

Overdue and Presumed Lost. He was 12 years older than I and joined the navy, as did our father in WWI, when he was just a youngster of 19. He had a son, my nephew, whom he saw only once or twice. The Bullhead was the last US Naval vessel lost during the war. It went down in the Java Sea in early August of '45 only weeks before the Japanese surrender in September.

Overdue and Presumed Lost book. The USS Bullhead was the last American naval vessel lost in World War II. This history of the submarine-from launch to disappearance-is told by the only war correspondent allowed on a wartime submarine patrol. Narrow escapes from floating mines, fast dives to avoid enemy aircraft, and a daring sortie to rescue three badly hurt survivors of a downed B-25 are just a few of The USS Bullhead was the last American naval vessel lost in World War II.

Overdue and. Presumed lost. Naval Institute Press. This book has been brought to publication by the generous assistance of Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest. He offers Overdue and Presumed Lost as a tribute to the USS BULLHEAD, officially considered to be the best trained submarine in the Force, and to the 42 other missing submersibles. UPON graduation from Submarine School in 1936, the officer in charge told us that to be a good submariner one must be not only easy to live with but also pleasant to live with.

The USS Bullhead was the last American naval vessel lost in World War II. Narrow escapes from floating mines, fast dives to avoid enemy aircraft, and a daring sortie to rescue three badly hurt survivors of a downed B-25 are just a few of the adventures Martin Sheridan recounts. This history of the submarine–from launch to disappearance–is told by the only war correspondent allowed on a wartime submarine patrol.

Overdue and Presumed Lost: The Story of the USS Bullhead. This is the submarine's history - from launch to disappearance - as told by the only war correspondent allowed on a wartime submarine patrol. Narrow escapes from floating mines, diving to avoid enemy aircraft, and a daring sortie to rescue three badly hurt Army survivors of a downed B-52. crew are just a few of the adventures recounted. The Story of the USS Bullhead. Subject: General Military & Naval History World War II . Published 2004 by Naval Institute Press in Annapolis, Md. Written in English. xiii, 143 p. : Number of pages.

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The USS Bullhead was the last American naval vessel lost in World War I. First published in 1947, the narrative is based on a journal the author kept during the Bullhead’s first war patrol in March and April 1945 and supplemental information from official Navy reports. Download Overdue and Presumed Lost: The Story of the USS Bullhead.

The USS Bullhead was the last American naval vessel lost in World War II. This history of the submarine--from launch to disappearance--is told by the only war correspondent allowed on a wartime submarine patrol. Narrow escapes from floating mines, fast dives to avoid enemy aircraft, and a daring sortie to rescue three badly hurt survivors of a downed B-25 are just a few of the adventures Martin Sheridan recounts. Trained as a feature writer, he shares his own experiences as well as the humorous and poignant incidents of everyday life aboard the submarine to capture that intangible spirit of camaraderie and sense of impending danger.

First published in 1947, the narrative is based on a journal the author kept during the Bullhead's first war patrol in March and April 1945 and supplemental information from official Navy reports. The book, supported by a unique collection of period photographs, describes the perilous undersea war in the Pacific as only a firsthand account can.

Gashakar

This was a good book for anyone who has served aboard a diesel boat. The style was that of a writer who did not fully understand the "mind of a submariner (SUB-ma-REEN-er)", . . . but who could blame him! He was a reporter, the only one ever allowed to go on patrol during the "real thing". The language is somewhat typical of the flavor that was fed to the public in those days, but if for no other reason than that, it is worth a place on the library shelf of all of us who have served aboard the diesel boats. It is historically important. I recommend it to all lovers of the "Silent Service", of whom I am one, qualified to wear the "twin dolphins".

Zeks Horde

The story of the battle experiences of the USS Bullhead, during WW2. Done well, with lots of facts, and little known sidestories about the actions of the ship and crew. Even though the title was known, I still had the hope that the ship would turn up with battle damage, and an unworking radio transmitter. It is hard to learn about real heroes, knowing they perished, without that final hope that all turns out well. The author knows his subject, and tells the story with professionalism. A good book. Buy it.

Jum

Honestly, this was a great and healing balm to read. You see my great uncle Bert Shuey Jr., SC3c was a cook on board the USS Bullhead. We had a wall with a shadow, and things received from his service in my grandmothers home. I was and am very proud of that fact. I was fascinated by this story. I do not remember his name being stated specifically, I will need to recheck. However, when it talked about a meal being the worst ever served and not to ever serve it again. I laughed because It may not have been Bert, however, I felt a kinship with this part for some reason. It gave me a sense of insight into what, where, and how my great uncle was. I actually thought through the stories that they had heard the war was over then relaxed from hearing the war was over and being brought down by an airstrike. So reading the actual event was exhilarating. I got to know the people he worked with a little bit. I have pictures of my great uncle and the friends he bunked with.
I also enjoyed reading the poem. This was also in the shadow boxes, three to be exact. It made me tear up because I read that and it had been read to me on many occasions.
I find it fascinating that in finding the sub in the Java, and attempting to move it 3 times, each time sliding further toward the drop off into the abiss. I hope to someday see the Java sea where he went down.
Discrepancies or not thank you for writing this. I realize from reading it, it was not a survivor per say but fact from it helped. Again, thank you! I will cherish this book. In fact, I have a kindle and will grab a paper one soon.

Villo

My older brother was one of the 84 officers & crew lost on the Bullhead. I had been searching for some information about him for a long time because I was only 11 years old when WWII ended. He was 12 years older than I and joined the navy, as did our father in WWI, when he was just a youngster of 19. He had a son, my nephew, whom he saw only once or twice. The Bullhead was the last US Naval vessel lost during the war. It went down in the Java Sea in early August of '45 only weeks before the Japanese surrender in September. I never knew what my brother did on the boat. He was the baker and is mentioned in two or three paragraphs on page 40 of the book. It has given me a sense of closure because I never knew what happened or when my brother lost his life in service to our country. I'm glad I found the book and can recommend it to anyone interested in naval history.

Cia

Overdue and Presumed Lost is a moving account of the patrols of the USS Bullhead. The author who was aboard the submarine's first patrole captures the drama as well as humor of life on a submarine on active patrol. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the "silent service" of our Armed Forces. The author's style of writing makes this a quick read yet also a moving account.

Faezahn

I have not read this book yet, however I can see an inaccuracy in the description of the book.
There is no way they were able to save men from a B-52 because it hadn't been invented yet.

Unnis

My uncle, Harry A. McDermott, MoMM3, was one of the sailors onboard when the USS Bullhead was lost.