The Terror of Tobermory: Vice-Admiral Sir Gilbert Stephenson, KBE, CB, CMG

The Terror of Tobermory: Vice-Admiral Sir Gilbert Stephenson, KBE, CB, CMG

by RichardBaker (Author)

Synopsis

"Puggy" Stephenson, Vice-Admiral and Commodore of the Western Isles, was best-known simply as "The Terror of Tobermory". But Puggy was a terror for a purpose. Tobermory and the Western Isles were a theatre in the Battle of the Atlantic and Gilbert Stephenson knew well the responsibility he faced in training up raw and inexperienced crews into a trained and effective ship's company. His methods were directly responsible for the sinking of over 130 U-boats and the shooting down of 40 enemy aircraft. Behind his ferocity lay a marvellous sense of humour and a deep humanity. This is the story of his life.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 196
Edition: New ed of 2 Revised ed
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Published: 30 Mar 2002

ISBN 10: 1841581976
ISBN 13: 9781841581972

Media Reviews
'... provides a fascinating insight into the RN during its imperial heyday' - Broadly Boats '... a superb story... paints a new picture of Tobermory to anyone who knows the town and tells the story of a remarkable man who did much to help Britain's war effort in the most unlikely of settings - Forres Gazette
Author Bio
Richard Baker needs no introduction. Writer, broadcaster, newsreader, he is a household name. He served in the Royal Navy for three and a half years, which included a period at Tobermory under the command of the 'Terror'. He lives in London, but travels widely, appearing regularly on lecture tours, and maintains a keen interest in naval matters.