Under the Yankee Ensign

The Atlantic is a battlefield. For one young sailor, it will also become the ultimate test of courage.

At seventeen, David Garson is eager to serve his country aboard American submarine chaser No. 944. But enthusiasm offers little protection against a raging ocean, a hostile shipmate, or an enemy lurking beneath the waves. Before his voyage is far underway, Dave discovers how quickly a sailor’s ordinary duties can become a desperate struggle to survive.

With outspoken, fiercely loyal Pete Rooney beside him, Dave faces storms, enemy captivity, and the dangers of hunting submarines in wartime waters. From hazardous convoy missions to action aboard a destroyer, each new assignment demands steady nerves, resourcefulness, and trust in the men around him.

Under the Yankee Ensign combines suspenseful naval action with humor, friendship, and the determination of young men learning what service truly means. Ralph Henry Barbour brings the crowded quarters, watchful patrols, and sudden alarms of life at sea vividly into focus.

For readers drawn to naval warfare, historical adventure, and friendships forged under pressure, Dave’s voyage offers danger and discovery at every turn.