HMS/M Unbeaten N93

[u_tommy]

Hello,

I have not been around for some time, but i would like to share something that is of great personal interest to myself and hopefully some interest to others.

A book is being written about HMS/M Unbeaten N93 by David J.B. Smith and is due to be released to coincide with the 70th anniversary of her sinking.

HMS/M Unbeaten was lost in November 1942 with all hands, my Grandfather was her Captain.

The author has a blog i would like to direct you to; http://unbeatenblog.weebly.com/index.html
Below is a short excerpt for it:

About The Book

"Once the dark silhouette of the bright light that was brutally etched onto his eye-balls recedes, he focuses on the cause of that light. A giant behemoth is heading straight for him, crabbing towards the exposed submarine, at what would be a terrifying speed, but which appears to him in slow motion. From the belly of this fire-breathing, winged dragon, two dustbin-sized shapes cartwheel into view, exiting from beneath. They fall with an innocent silence but display an underlying menace as they glide down towards the boat’s stern". Taken from the book by David J.B. Smith

The author has a personal connection with HMS/M Unbeaten, as an extended family member was serving on-board when she sank. His name was Leading Telegraphist Albert E. Piper D/JX.133417. This in-depth book will cover her many operational events during World War II and discuss the tireless service of her crew, leading up to their final day on the surface.

The book will take a snapshot look at the lives of the crew and their families during one of the most important phases of World War II. This book will appeal to all those with a special interest or family connection with Unbeaten. It will equally appeal to those who are interested in Royal Navy history and in particular British submarines. The book will be pre-released in an eBook format and will be uploaded and available to be purchased, via Amazon Kindle, in November 2012. The cost will be set at an incredibly low price for a short time, and will be great value for money. It is hoped to publish the book in a paperback format in the very near future.

The book has been extensively researched, and the story corroborated, by trawling through a vast amount of records held at the National Archives and the Imperial War Museum. Private papers and recorded interviews with ex-Unbeaten crewmen have also played a big part in the quest for information. A big thank you must go to the families of the Unbeaten crew who have been very supportive and a vital source of information.

Other sources include the author's continually expanding World War II reference book collection and the much valued help and advice received from several established naval historical researchers, like Tony Drury, Platon Alexiades, Eric Zimmerman, Jeff Dykes and the archives of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. All sources will be credited in detail at the books bibliography pages.

I have been following this closely and have been in communication with the author who i have put in contact with my Grandmother, the widow of her Captain.

It looks to be quite some story, i have been asked to write a review of the book which i should have a proof version arriving next week.

I will keep you posted.

Regards

Tommy

[Sepp von Ch.]

Wonderful boat. Looking forward to this book. Thank you for info u tommy.