Wings Over Wexford: The USN Air Station Wexford 1918-19

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History of the Word War I US Navy base at Ferrybank, Wexford.

In 1918, during the final year of the First World War, the USN had a force of over 400 sailors and 22 officers and 4 Curtiss H16 seaplanes based in at Ferrybank, Wexford. The base was a veritable village with accommodation, hospital, medics, post office, YMCA Hall, radio towers, electricity generating plant and very large aircraft hangers.

Although only operational for a limited period, its impact on the town of Wexford was considerable and its achievements in the global conflict were significant, protecting shipping, both naval and commercial, from the German u-boats.

To mark the impending 100-year anniversary of this base, this book by local historian Liam Gaul recalls this often-overlooked aspect of Ireland’s involvement in the First World War.

AUTHOR:
Liam Gaul is a Wexford author and historian, who has published on many aspects of Wexford history. He was chosen by Wexford County Council to write a book on Wexford's American Connections in 2012 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the visit of JFK. This is his fourth book for The History Press.

60 b/w illustrations

ISBN: 9780750983518
Author: GAUL, LIAM
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/03/2018
RRP: $37.99
Pages: 160
Dimension: 234mm X 156mm
Imprint: The History Press