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For Want of an Oiler, the Pacific War Lost (Patreon)

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2025-12-25 04:20:00
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Last year I submitted this essay to the US Naval Institute Chief of Naval Operations History Essay contest. It was not considered for any of the awards, but I wanted to post to my Patreon's this Christmas to thank them for their continued support to What's Going on With Shipping.

I am hoping to post more articles and writings to Patreon for my members. I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

Sal Mercogliano

Comments

James Allan

Thanks for posting, I found it very interesting and provocative

Steven Palmer

Merry Christmas and thank you for sharing this. Very different than the 1980's with a large mix of USN and MSC vessels supported by a number of Sealift class and new "T-5's" providing the point to point resupply. I remember bunkering from the Gianella in Diego Garcia in 1993. At the time I was 2nd mate on S/S Green Harbour (Central Gulf Lines) as part of the Afloat Pre-position Force.

Bill Nelson

I have tremendous respect for you! Your knowledge and passion for all things shipping continuously amazes me! I'm proud to be a tiny part of your group! Bill

Rick Ewart

Great Article Sal! Merry Christmas to you and your family!