Overview
This is the fast-paced story of the collision at sea of a cruiser and an aircraft carrier by the commanding officer of the primary rescue ship, with pictures taken during rescue operations. In November 1975, the cruiser USS Belknap collided with the aircraft carrier USS John F Kennedy resulting in a situation where fires on the Belknap threatened a magazine containing nuclear weapons. The guided missile destroyer USS Claude V Ricketts was designated the primary rescue ship by commander, Destroyer Squadron 22. The Claude V Ricketts went along the side of the burning and exploding cruiser in rough seas, fought the fires with Belknap's crew, and rescued burned sailors. This is the first-person account of that rescue by the former commanding officer, USS Claude V Ricketts (DDG-5). It contains a complete analysis of the collision and its causes.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert C. Powers
Publisher: Powerful Publisher LLC
Imprint: Powerful Publisher LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 23.00cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 15.50cm
Weight: 0.490kg
ISBN: 9780982062050
ISBN 10: 0982062052
Pages: 247
Publication Date: 17 October 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A dramatic true story, told with flair. Captain Bob Powers had the experience to know that high standards and relentless training are necessary to prepare a brave crew for anything. An exciting read for all; a must read for those who go to sea. rn rn A dramatic true story, told with flair. Captain Bob Powers had the experience to know that high standards and relentless training are necessary to prepare a brave crew for anything. An exciting read for all; a must read for those who go to sea. rn rnRear Admiral R.A.K. Taylor, USN (Retired) Former Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Commandrn rn
Author Information
Robert Carney Powers, a retired naval officer, is an author, screenwriter, and businessman. His education includes the U.S. Naval Academy, a master's in electrical engineering, and a doctorate in world politics. He held three commands in the U.S. Navy and has started and run two separate businesses. He commanded the primary rescue ship (USS Claude V. Ricketts DDG-5) assigned to assist USS BELKNAP (CG-26) after Belknap's collision with the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) on November 22, 1975 off the east coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea. He has written ten action-adventure novels, a book on how to write a novel, a true-life experience book, and six screenplays in different genres (teen fantasy, thriller, action-adventure, and romantic comedy).
