To the late Leo Haggerty (USS Seafox) who inspired me to write this book

To my wife, Mary Anne Ferber, who never lost faith, giving me the encouragement and support to see this through

To my beloved daughter, Genevieve, in appreciation of her patience and understanding during the years I was locked away in my den finishing this book

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To veterans of the Squalus/Sailfish and the Sculpin who have helped me through those years.