The Sea Break

by Antony Trew

Lieutenant Commander Widmark had truly earned his nickname "The Butcher" in Mediterranean waters. In his view, war was a rough and bloody business in which those who stopped at nothing would be victorious. This is the exciting story of Widmark's greatest adventure. Widmark plans to seize and sail the 8,000 tonne German vessel, Hagenfels, from the neutral East African port of Lourenco Marques. All these events, and the fantastic developments thereafter, are brought to life by the author's knowledge of sea-going and the power of narrative that brought him worldwide success.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1966

About the author

Antony (Francis) Trew was a South African naval officer and writer. In World War II he served with the South African and Royal Navies in the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Western Approaches. As such he was in command of the escort destroyer HMS Walker. He also served on the Arctic Convoys and was awarded the DSC (Distinguished Service Cross). After World War II he resumed his work with the AA (Automobile Association) of South Africa as Director General.

(source wikipedia)