Sudbury II and the Flattops (1959-60) - RBCM AAAA2659

Shows the Victoria-based deep-sea salvage tug "Sudbury II" dealing with two American Casablanca-class aircraft carriers from WWII -- the tow of the "Cape Esperance" and the rescue/tow of the "Guadalcanal". Edited excerpts from the promotional film "Saga of the Sudburys", produced by Parry Films Ltd. for Island Tug & Barge. BC Archives film item AAAA2659 at the Royal BC Museum. Used by permission.

[@trackhoe23]

The USS Guadalcanal captured the German sub U-505 and was commanded by Daniel V Gallery, who wrote a number of books, both nonfiction and fiction and all good reads.

[@drewclarke5920]

the story of the "Foundation Franklin" is also a good read...real salty.

[@trackhoe23]

So far, everything I've read from Farley Mowat is a good read