Project Gutenberg 2021-07-04 Public domain in the USA. 158 Hurd, Archibald 1869 1959 Hurd, Archibald Spicer, Sir Hurd, Archibald S. (Archibald Spicer) 20009828 A Merchant Fleet at War A record of the Cunard steamship company's part in World War I. Foreword -- Mobilisation -- Combatant Cunarders -- Carrying on -- The ordeal of the "Lusitania" -- The toll of the submarines -- Shore work for the services. deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Merchant Fleet at War" by Archibald Hurd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work seeks to document the crucial role played by the British Merchant Navy during World War I, emphasizing the significance of sea power in warfare and the contributions of merchant sailors in both transporting troops and supplies, as well as their involvement in combat. It highlights the war experiences of various Cunard vessels and their crews, alongside a broader narrative about maritime strategy. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, introducing readers to the historical context of Britain's maritime activities before and during the Great War. It explains the challenges faced in documenting the merchants’ contributions during wartime, where many sailors would rather let their actions speak for themselves. Hurd acknowledges the valor of these individuals, asserting that their deeds are vital to understanding the impact of Britain’s maritime strength in preserving its empire and contributing to the war effort. As the introduction transitions into the narrative, the author begins recounting specific incidents and developments related to the Cunard fleet, particularly during their transition to wartime roles. This establishes a foundation for detailed accounts of the ships and their crews as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations Cunard Steamship Company, ltd. D501 Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 275540 2025-07-26T06:38:16.754560 text/html 242831 2024-10-18T14:41:51 text/html 20306639 2025-07-26T06:38:33.863494 application/epub+zip 20303882 2025-07-26T06:38:21.430567 application/epub+zip 239070 2025-07-26T06:38:17.971555 application/epub+zip 42061129 2025-07-26T06:38:42.153435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 42029667 2025-07-26T06:38:30.352484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291960 2022-09-29T15:21:47.588795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210228 2025-07-26T06:38:15.532559 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 190334 2024-10-18T14:41:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17133 2025-07-26T06:38:42.335401 application/rdf+xml 21750 2025-07-26T06:38:18.148546 image/jpeg 3242 2025-07-26T06:38:18.057534 image/jpeg 24379456 2025-07-26T06:38:17.210510 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog