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Gilbert Hackforth-Jones

Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones entered Osborne Naval College as a cadet in 1914. He was a midshipman on the battleship Emperor of India during World War I. In 1920, he was transferred to submarines, and became Commander of four submarines before his retirement in 1936. He was recalled for World War II, and served in the Technical Branch. He wrote many books, most of which are set on or under the sea. He also wrote several children's books.

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British writer

Born 1900

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  • Cover of: Dangerous trade: a novel of the Submarine Branch

    First published in 1952 — 3 editions
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    First published in 1961 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The Green sailors

    First published in 1951 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Hurricane harbour: pre-view of a victor.

    First published in 1958 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: One man's wars: a novel

    First published in 1964 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: The stern chase

    First published in 1966 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Yellow peril

    First published in 1972 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: boys' book of sailing

    First published in 1960 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Danger below.

    First published in 1963 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Eight points for the admiral: a comedy of yachtmanship in two acts

    First published in 1963 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Fish out of water.

    First published in 1954 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: greatest fool: the story of Stephen Hawkins.

    First published in 1948 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Green sailors and blue water

    First published in 1955 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Green sailors and fair winds

    First published in 1956 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Green sailors in the Caribbean

    First published in 1958 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Green sailors in the Galapagos

    First published in 1960 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: The Green sailors on holiday

    First published in 1976 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Green sailors to Gilbraltar

    First published in 1957 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: I am the Captain.

    First published in 1963 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Life in the navy to-day: a young man's guide to all branches of the Royal Navy.

    First published in 1957 — 1 edition
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We need a photo of Gilbert Hackforth-Jones

British writer

Born 1900

Subjects

Fiction in English, Children's stories, 1910-1947. A life on the ocean wave (as an officer), Fiction, general, Royal Navy, war at sea

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1910-1947

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September 30, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
August 4, 2010 Edited by Sarah Breau Added bio, added date of birth, added Wikipedia link
August 31, 2008 Created by ImportBot Imported from Talis record