As WW2progressed and convoys of merchant ships were lost to the enemy the Royal Navy provided armed escorts. The very last escort vessel then became known as 'THE CANTEEN BOAT'.The vessel would be commanded by the lowest ranking of the Royal Navy escort Vessels. H.M. S. CASSANDRA a brand new Destroyer was in her last stages of """"Working up """".The story here is remarkable how an inexperienced war ship and ships company battled the odds with l | A Long Night for the Canteen Boat by Vic Ould, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters