I took a quick look at Amazon and saw that Mr. Ringle's book can be bought new for $24.50 with free shipping. Used copies start at $13.95.
Other information:
** First hospital ship, the Red Rover
** 20% of Navy made up of blacks
** 35% of Admiral Farragut's USS Hartford crew were foreign born
** Port Royal, SC, considered to be best spot for liberty
** Larger ships even had libraries
Everything You'd Want to Know About the Navy...and More. --Old B-Runner
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