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This book focuses on a group of five small U.S. Navy subchasers (SC) that were converted to Landing Craft Control (LCC) ships in 1944.
This book focuses on 110-foot-long Submarine Chasers (SC), specifically the SC-995, which were wooden ships originally designed for anti-submarine warfare in the Atlantic.
This book opens with an almost humorous account of how Wesley Hall, the \"main character,\" secured his challenging post. While many Navy personnel sought to avoid the dangerous and uncomfortable subchaser duty, Hall actively pursued sea duty. He describes successfully leveraging his position in a \"cushy shore job in New Caledonia\" to be assigned to the SC-995, a decision aided by two surviving \"tin-can sailors\". This unexpected origin story sets the tone for a narrative that balances the harsh realities of war with personal experiences and a touch of wit.
