From Annapolis to Scapa Flow The Autobiography of Edward L. Beach Sr

Edward L. Beach Sr. graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1888 and retired from the Navy in 1922 at the rank of captain. As secretary-treasurer of the U.S. Naval Institute, he published the first edition of The Bluejacket's Manual in 1902. He later became a professor of history at Stanford University. Thirteen of his books were published before his death in 1943. Edward L. Beach Jr. graduated from the Naval Academy in 1939 and retired as a Navy captain in 1966 after more than thirty years of service that included command of the USS Triton during a record-breaking, around-the-world voyage completely submerged. In addition to a brilliant naval career, Beach has had outstanding success as a naval writer and has won numerous literary awards. He lives with his wife in Washington, D.C.Beach, Edward L., Jr. is the author of 'From Annapolis to Scapa Flow The Autobiography of Edward L. Beach Sr' with ISBN 9781557502988 and ISBN 1557502986.