The history of the Liberty ship JEREMIAH O'BRIEN, the last survivor of the D-Day landings. Built in 57 days, expected to last one trip, the O'BRIEN was one of a "bridge of ships" across the Atlantic supplying the Allies during World War II. Through interviews with wartime crews, Capt. Jaffee brings readers aboard--sailing in convoy, dodging U-boats & V2 rockets, preparing for D-Day, the Normandy landings, an "ammo ship" in the Pacific. Her second life as an operating museum ship is an inspiring story of volunteerism. In 1994, on the 50th Anniversary of D-Day, the O'BRIEN returned to Normandy. As the sole active survivor of the greatest naval assault in history, she held a position of honor. "An important work, amply researched & ably written."--San Francisco Chronicle. "Written in an expansive oral history style that leaves strong impressions."--San Francisco History Assoc. "The (wartime) voyages are described in gripping detail. A lucid & definitive account, well-illustrated."--Ships Monthly. "A splendid work. His spirited & carefully-researched story brings you as close as you can come without being part of the crew."--Sea History. The Glencannon Press, Box 341, Palo Alto, CA 94302. 415-323-3731.