LEADER 01486ojm 2200253z- 450 001 9910148946003321 005 20230912161814.0 010 $a0-00-725752-X 035 $a(CKB)3710000000923291 035 $a(BIP)013891720 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000000923291 100 $a20231107c2007uuuu -u- - 101 0 $aeng 200 10$aHMS Ulysses 210 $cHarperCollins UK 330 8 $aThe novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century's greatest writers of action and suspense - an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.Constant patrols have pushed the crew of the HMS Ulysses beyond the limits of endurance. And now they must be put to sea again, to escort a vital supply convoy heading for Murmansk.As they head deep into the frozen waters they are faced not only with the fierce arctic weather, but a swarm of airborne attacks, German ships, then the feared U-boats, all hellbent on destroying the convoy.With each day threatening another sudden attack, and increasing hardships aboard the frozen ship, Ulysses suffers greater damage trying to protect the other vessels. And soon the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and her silent pursuers. 610 $aFiction 676 $a823.9/14 700 $aMacLean$b Alistair$f1922-1987$0439117 702 $aQuilley$b Denis$4oth 906 $aAUDIO 912 $a9910148946003321 996 $aH.M.S. Ulysses$9945310 997 $aUNINA