America's Anchor: A Naval History of the Delaware River and Bay, Cradle of the United States Navy

by Kennard R Wiggins and Kennard R. Wiggins Jr.

This naval history of the Delaware Estuary spans three centuries, from the arrival of the Europeans to the end of the World War II. The author describes the shipbuilders and infrastructure, and the ships and men who sailed this surprisingly active waterway in peace and in war. From Philadelphia to the Delaware Capes, the story of the nascent U.S. Navy and key historical figures emerges. Dozens of historic images and four appendices are included.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476671974
• ISBN13: 9781476671970
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher