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    Life Aboard a Sinking Ship: Mishaps and Mayhem on a Navy Tugboat
    Life Aboard a Sinking Ship: Mishaps and Mayhem on a Navy Tugboat
    Life Aboard a Sinking Ship: Mishaps and Mayhem on a Navy Tugboat
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    Life Aboard a Sinking Ship: Mishaps and Mayhem on a Navy Tugboat

    By Lee Yates and Blanche Yates

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    Life Aboard a Sinking Ship tells the story of a small-town boy who received a draft notice from the Army at the height of the Korean War, and instead chose to join the United States Navy-hoping to see the world. Thus began 15 years of service in the Navy with more adventure than he imagined possible. This bo

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRabbit Path Books LLC
    Release dateJan 20, 2023
    ISBN9798987447710
    Life Aboard a Sinking Ship: Mishaps and Mayhem on a Navy Tugboat
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    Lee Yates

    Lee lives in sunny southwest Florida with his wife and Persian cat. He enjoys traveling, playing drums, and spending time at the beach.

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