Gosport Discovery Centre: Books, DVDs, eBooks and audio books about submarines

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New collection at the Gosport Discovery Centre, developed in partnership with the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.

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Books

eBooks

Audio Books

DVDs

Hunter Killers follows the careers of 4 British submarine captains who risked their lives during the Cold War.

Sea Wolves is the account of the crews who bravely manned British submarines in the Second World War.

First-hand account of the Battle of the Atlantic, as seen from the German U-boat fleet.

For many years submariners produced ‘local newspapers’, reporting from the deep on their unusual lifestyle.

This book draws together firsthand accounts of men who served in the submarines in WW2.

Alastair Mars evokes the claustrophobic yet heroic world of a WW2 British submariner.

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Books

eBooks

Personal account of Herbert Werner, WW2 German U-boat Commander, of the war waged under the sea.

Audio Books

DVDs

Conqueror's sinking of the Argentine Belgrano sparked one of the most controversial times of 20th century politics.

Read how the American Navy sent submarines wired with self-destruct charges to the heart of Soviet seas.

HMS Alliance - Submarine Museum

Newly restored after a ÂŁ7m refit and ready for patrol! Assault all your senses by walking on board HMS Alliance, the only remaining WW2 era British ocean going submarine, at the Royal Navy Submarine museum.

Free online databases

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Books

eBooks

Audio Books

DVDs

Examines HMS Alliance’s construction, and what it was like to live, work and go to war in a submarine.

An illustrated reference guide, from post-war nuclear powered submarines to advanced attack.

An guide to the development of submarines around the world, with over 400 illustrations and photos.

Life of the crew onboard an Hunter Killer nuclear submarine, and it’s operational duties.

Explore the world of the US Navy Submariner in WWII. Learn about the men who lived and hunted under the sea.

Follow the exploits of the Odyssey Marine Exploration crew, who scour the bottom of the sea for sunken ships.

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Books

eBooks

Read about the discovery and archaeological survey of deep-water wrecks by Odyssey Marine.

Audio Books

Britain's nuclear arsenal is at Faslane. Read about the protest against Trident and nuclear submarines.

DVDs

The impact of nuclear weapons and militarisation from a UK Perspective.

Gosport Discovery Centre - High Street, Gosport The Discovery Centre offers a wide range of free workshops, classes & events. Free wi-fi, computer suite & cafe make it a good place to relax & meet friends.

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