Greetings..... I have a new article that I posted a link too on my blog..... http://navalmerchantshiparticles.blogspot.com/   This article is about Britain's need for oil back in the early 1940's.....The title of the article is "BRITAIN'S NEED FOR OIL"... This article does not tell the whole story ....my goodness this subject could go on and on for 100's of pages....but it does provide you with what many of the men and ships faced.....just trying to get these "tankers" .....loaded with all types of oil ...gas...avgas...etc..etc..to the much required men on the fighting fronts....  And just think ....these tankers....went they got hit.....with there tanks full of "gas".....well I don't have to tell you what takes place....  Now I don't know about you....but I don't believe I could have had a very restful nights sleep...knowing that the German U-boats were always a threat............ Ok....so....if you want to give this one a "read"....and if your up to it....just click on the above site....then click on the link....and it will pop up for you.... Hope you enjoy reading the article. "We" wish you well Bud Shortridge & Mr. R.J. Site: Navy Articles BUDS NAVAL & MERCHANT SHIP ARTICLES http://navalmerchantshiparticles.blogspot.com/ I wish you well Bud Shortridge U.S. Naval Ship History Hobbiest Always willing to share research information. My "Web Sites of Interest" "My Blog" Naval & Merchant Ship Articles of Interest  "Ship Histories"  Bud's Naval & Merchant Ship Histories I wish you well Bud Shortridge U.S. Naval Ship History Hobbiest Always willing to share research information. My "Web Sites of Interest" "My Blog" Naval & Merchant Ship Articles of Interest  "Ship Histories"  Bud's Naval & Merchant Ship Histories