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In the early days of World War II
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" The kid from Kansas jumped up and took his gun back. He pointed at the oncoming U-boat and held the trigger down screaming at the top of his lungs all the while.
Van Metre patted him on the back, “That’s it son, we’re not going down with one lousy bullet left onboard this bucket.”

The opening months of 1942 were deadly times for merchant mariners. America had declared war, but wasn't ready to fight one. Despite the odds, the crew of the Arrow put to sea to carry war material overseas.
The pickings were so easy, U-boat Captains called this the "second happy time." This was Operation Drumbeat.


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Navigator's Notebook
Available Now
Navigator's Notebook is a how-to text for experienced mariners and students. In simple terms the book explains and gives examples of common navigation problems from celestial to tides and currents. Includes examples of 'the sailings' as well as a fully worked out great circle problem. This  is a perfect book to throw in your sea bag and carry with you for those problems just beyond your memory. 
Available on Amazon and Barnes & Nobel!
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"Add to that First Voyage’s rightful claim as a first-rate historical novel, and you’ve got one of the best books of the year as far as I can see. Palmiotti’s writing is translucent and lyrical at times, but always highly accessible and, like a siren’s call, quite irresistible. First Voyage is a most impressive debut novel, and it’s most highly recommended" Reader's Favorite

FIRST VOYAGE
Share the adventure as Patrick Welch and the crew of the ARROW travel to foreign ports, take on the Nazis and the German Navy. Its 1938 and the world is shaping up for World War II.

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"Told with great love of the seas and the hard-bit men who plow them, this coming of age adventure is sure to delight maritime history fans. Here’s to hoping that the voyages continue and Palmiotti has a shot at becoming the Patrick Taylor of the high seas". Historical Novel Society , November 2017

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