America's Anchor

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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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction One. Delaware River and Bay Maritime Heritage Two. Creating an American Navy Three. Maintaining American Sovereignty and Independence Four. Years of Peace and Development Five. The Civil War Six. Years of National Expansion, 1865-1914 Seven. The Great War, 1914-1918, and through 1925 Eight. World War II Appendix 1: Delaware Valley Sailor and Marine Medal of Honor Recipients Appendix 2: ­Delaware-Built Civil War Vessels Appendix 3: ­Post-Civil War, ­Wilmington-Built Ships, 1871-1917 Appendix 4: Ships of World War I from Delaware Shipyards Chapter Notes Bibliography Index