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MV Norland, Secret Weapon of the Falklands War: From North Sea Ferry to Task Force Assault Ship

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Publisher	The History Press Ltd
ISBN 13	9780750997126
ISBN 10	0750997125
Author	Reg Kemp
Book Format	Paperback

Language	English
Book Description	In 1982, North Sea ferry MV Norland transported passengers and vehicles between Hull and Rotterdam. Requisitioned as a troop ship to take the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment to the Falklands, the ‘volunteer’ merchant navy crew were told they would only go as far as the Ascension Island and that they should think of it as an extended North Sea booze-cruise run. However, without notice Norland’s role was changed and it became the first vessel to enter San Carlos Water, ending up a sitting duck in ‘Bomb Alley’ air raids while disembarking troops and carrying out resupply runs.Narrowly escaping sinking, the ship was used as a shelter for survivors and for collecting the Gurkhas from the QE2 in South Georgia, ready for disembarking in San Carlos Bay, before repatriating Argentine POWs. Long after the surrender, MV Norland provided a ferry service between the Falklands and Ascension Island. While many in the war served an average of 100 days, for the crew of the Norland it was ten months; indeed, they were considered the first in and the last out. This is a gripping account of non-combatant volunteers railroaded into serving in a war they hadn’t signed up for.
About the Author	Reg Kemp was one of two ‘Nighthawk’ night-stewards aboard the MV Norland. This is his story. Michael Wood is an ex-forces veteran and paratrooper, a regular contributor of articles and letters to the Hull Daily Mail, as well as other local publications, and Town Crier & Toastmaster for Hull. They both live in Hull.Michael Wood has recently completed his PhD on the Battle of Nibley Green.
Publication Date	2021-08-20
Number of Pages	256 pages

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