Serving on board a merchant-ship during the Second World War is a hazardous endeavor. Stalked by submarines, attacked by surface raiders, and hunted by bombers, the convoys and individual cargo ships face constant danger on their routes across the seas. And that is in addition to the jobs typical hazards. But what is life like for a regular sailor on board these ships? And what motivates a man to sign up for such a dangerous job?

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Progressive Progress - Howard Harper-Barnes
A Sophisticated Affair - Gavin Luke
Try and Catch Us Now - David Celeste
The Inspector 4 - Johannes Bornlöf
Secret Cargo - Craft Case
Let Go of Fear - Howard Harper-Barnes

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