THE WAR DIARY OF THE U.S.S. CHANDELEUR (AV - 10): THE STORY OF A SEAPLANE TENDER IN WORLD WAR II, 19 NOVEMBER 1942 TO 19 NOVEMBER 1945
Book Details + Condition: Schwabacher-Frey Company (San Francisco, CA). First Edition, 1946. Hardcover measuring approximately 12" x 9.5". 138 pages. Illustrated with photographs. The book details the naval vessel's significant World War II service as a seaplane tender in the Pacific Theater, supporting reconnaissance and attack missions, troop and cargo transport, and the capture of key islands like the Palau and Ryukyus chains. The ship played a role in major actions, including spotting the Japanese battleship Yamato for sinking and operating from bases that included Okinawa. The Chandeleur earned five battle stars for its contributions before being decommissioned and scrapped in the early 1970s.
Firm binding; light wear to boards, with areas of discoloration and rubbing; interior is clean and free of markings, save occasional toning. All books are carefully packed, and shipped in boxes.
