Descent into Darkness: Pearl Harbor, 1941—A Navy Diver's Memoir

The Pearl Harbor Salvage Operations: A Desperate Attempt to Save Crewmembers Caught Inside Sunken Ships. In this gripping account, Commander Edward C.

Raymer, USN (Ret.), recounts the heroic efforts of a crack team of U.S.

Navy salvage divers who were sent to Oahu in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

With unparalleled detail and emotion, Raymer describes the desperate attempts to rescue sailors and Marines trapped inside sunken ships, including the Arizona, Oklahoma, and Utah. The divers faced untested and potentially deadly diving techniques as they entered the interiors of sunken vessels, relying on their sense of touch to navigate treacherous waters and make repairs.

Despite the dangers they faced, Raymer's crew had great success performing seemingly impossible jobs, raising the sunken battleships West Virginia, Nevada, and California among others. This is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, diving, or the bravery of those who served during World War II.

Get your copy today and experience the thrilling story of the Pearl Harbor salvage operations.