The Archerfish, a diesel powered Balao-class submarine crafted in the 1940s, won a unique, heroic place in military history and the memories of her crew members. Here is her story: from her assembly in New England and her dedication by Eleanor Roosevelts personal secretary, to her service in World War II, where she broke the back of the Japanese Navy, and her critical role in the Cold War. Here, too, is the story of her crew, who waited years to serve on the Archerfish. In their own words, these men tell how, against all odds, they sent a Japanese aircraft carrier to the ocean floor. Heroic actions, exotic ports, B-girls, perilous shore leaves, and the fascinating details of life aboard a subits all here. An extraordinary real-life odyssey, Gallant Lady is a vivid, unforgettable portrait of a submariners life.
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KEN HENRY retired from the U.S. Navy in 1974 as a senior chief engineman. He was one of the first volunteers accepted for Operation Sea Scan aboard the USS Archerfish. He lives in South Florida. DON KEITH is a successful broadcaster and critically acclaimed novelist. His debut novel, The Forever Season, was named 1997 fiction award winner by the Alabama Library Association. He lives with his wife in Indian Springs Village, Alabama. Read more Continue reading Read less
