10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PIGBOAT»
Discover the use of
pigboat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
pigboat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pigboat 39: An American Sub Goes to War
This is the little-known story of how an unprepared navy fought with what it had until the tide could be turned. Bobette Gugliotta was one of the S-39 wives.
2
Take Her Deep!: A Submarine Against Japan in World War II
Chronicles the World War II victories of the submarine U.S.S. Halibut, describing its sinking of thirteen enemy vessels before it was knocked out of commission, as described by its commander. Reissue.
I. J. Galantin, Paul McCarthy, 1991
3
Crash Dive: True Stories of Submarine Combat
from Pigboat 39:An American Sub Goes to War by Bobette Gugliotta next excerpt
was written by a woman, and contains all of the excitement and danger of
anything written by submarine captains and crewmen in the last seventy years.
Bobette ...
4
Random Thoughts of an Old Man
I worked on Sidewinder missile launchers, pigboat power inverters, and infrared
searchlights. This was very interesting work and I never had time to get bored.
We were always late and worked lots of overtime. A 60-hour week was like being
...
5
On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio
This contemporary homefront tale began a long run, broken occasionally by the
traditional historical themes, that focused intensely on the war at home and
abroad. Diary on a Pigboat was the story of a submarine crew; Soldiers of the
Tide told ...
6
The USS Flier: Death and Survival on a World War II Submarine
Before being given command of the newly minted USS Flier, he had spent nearly
two years in charge of an antiquated S-boat, popularly known in the navy as a “
pigboat” or “sewer pipe.” Conditions on the S-boats were atrocious. There were ...
pigboat. But if we set it too shallow, it might acquire us instead of the pigboat—we
're the bigger target in the eyes of its sonar. I know they've got the fifty foot lockout
but I wouldn't want to bet my ass on that feature, not after that one jumped out ...
8
America: A Jake Grafton Novel
If the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, the chief of naval operations, and the
commandant of the Marine Corps don't know where that pigboat is, believe me,
nobody in uniform does." "So what is Cowbell?" "Beats the hell outta me." "
Whatever it is ...
9
USS Pampanito: Killer-angel
USS Pampanito, however, is not a typical submarine adventure. It is the story of a sub and crew that, though they caused plenty of destruction, found the pinnacle of their honor and fame in a dramatic sea rescue.
10
With a Camera in Majorca
... foreigner in those days; setting aside the difficulties of transit — difficulties
rendered doubly trying in the case of an invalid — the discomfort of the pigboat
by which one came to Palma, and the shocking state 7 With a Camera in Majorca
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PIGBOAT»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
pigboat is used in the context of the following news items.
Floating Through Gary Panter's Dream Town
“Pigboat” shows two submarine commanders inspecting a deceptively realistic-looking periscope-like device: “Technically a sub guy would not ... «Artinfo UK, Sep 14»
Torpedo Run (Warner Archive Collection)
Standard pigboat opus fails to capitalize on its gripping premise. Warner Bros.' Archive Collection of hard-to-find library and cult titles has ... «DVD Talk, Aug 14»
5 Things To Do This Weekend, July 11-13: Rock, roll, blues, brews …
There's also a CD release party for Portland rock royalty Pigboat's new album, with guests Sylvia and Mindset X, set for Geno's, and a show ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 14»
The good, the bad, and the dam'd
The heavy rock band Pigboat have been longstanding tenants at Prime Artist Rehearsal Studios (and for what it's worth, were singled out as ... «The Portland Phoenix, Jun 14»
'The Hunt for Red October': The Washington Post's original review …
Red October makes the pigboat of the motion picture “Das Boot” look like a Model T. No doubt some persons will deplore Clancy's enthusiasm ... «Washington Post, Oct 13»
Calendar: Your Arts and Entertainment Guide
Geno's 30th-Anniversary Bash, with Hessian, Pigboat, The New Technicians, and The Pontiffs, Geno's Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. «Press Herald, Mar 13»
Music and Nightlife Listings
“Prime Artist Space Funeral, Part 1,” rock, with Armstrong, Pigboat and Heart Shaped Rock, Geno's Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. 9 p.m.. «Press Herald, Aug 12»
Things To Do This Weekend, May 18-20: Let's go fly a kite, and other …
On Saturday, keep it going with Sunrunner, Pigboat and the reunion of beloved Portland horror punk band Covered in Bees at Geno's ... «Bangor Daily News, May 12»
Things To Do This Weekend, April 20-22
At Geno's on Friday you can get heavy with Pigboat, Armstrong and the Bedroom Rehab Corporation and at Port City Music Hall, Mayer ... «Bangor Daily News, Apr 12»
Face the Music: Humans, Space, Nirvana: the best of all worlds
The lineup of locals includes Twisted Truth, Vanityites, Samuel James, Murcielago, Div Kid, The Mallet Brothers Band, Pigboat, 6Gig, Army of ... «Press Herald, Sep 11»
