Convoy to Morocco: A Riley Fitzhugh Novel

Riley Fitzhugh is assigned as officer in charge of the naval guard on board the SS Carlota, which is assigned to deliver bombs and aviation fuel to the Sebou River during Operation Torch. The ship breaks down and is forced to limp along alone, and Riley rejoins the anti-U-boat vessel Nameless to deliver a company of Army Rangers to capture the French air force base. Along the way, he runs into an old flame, one an enemy agent, and the other a war correspondent from Cuba.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press

Riley Fitzhugh is temporarily assigned as the officer in charge of the naval guard on board the SS Carlota, a merchant ship assigned to deliver bombs and aviation fuel to the Sebou River during Operation Torch. The Atlantic crossing was supposed to be in convoy, but Carlota breaks down after surviving a U-boat attack and is forced to limp along alone. At the mouth of the Sebou River, Riley rejoins the anti-U-boat vessel Nameless, which has come down from her refit in Scotland to join the Torch attack. When the Nameless is tasked with delivering a company of Army Rangers to capture the French air force base, she and her crew must force their way through the boom guarding the mouth of the river and pass through the gunfire from the French fort on the hills above. Along the way, Riley runs into an old flame or two—one an enemy agent, the other a war correspondent from Cuba.

Riley Fitzhugh's Assignment:
Riley Fitzhugh is temporarily assigned as the officer in charge of the naval guard on board the SS Carlota, a merchant ship assigned to deliver bombs and aviation fuel to the Sebou River during Operation Torch. The Atlantic crossing was supposed to be in convoy, but Carlota breaks down after surviving a U-boat attack and is forced to limp along alone.

Rejoining the Anti-U-boat Vessel:
At the mouth of the Sebou River, Riley rejoins the anti-U-boat vessel Nameless, which has come down from her refit in Scotland to join the Torch attack.

Delivering Army Rangers:
When the Nameless is tasked with delivering a company of Army Rangers to capture the French air force base, she and her crew must force their way through the boom guarding the mouth of the river and pass through the gunfire from the French fort on the hills above.

Encounters with Old Flames:
Along the way, Riley runs into an old flame or two—one an enemy agent, the other a war correspondent from Cuba.

The Challenges:
The Atlantic crossing was supposed to be in convoy, but Carlota breaks down after surviving a U-boat attack and is forced to limp along alone. This presents additional challenges as they navigate through dangerous waters and face the threat of enemy attacks.

The Importance of the Mission:
The mission to deliver bombs and aviation fuel to the Sebou River is crucial in supporting the Allied forces in their efforts to defeat the German forces in North Africa. The success of this operation depends on the bravery and skill of Riley Fitzhugh and his crew.

Conclusion:
Riley Fitzhugh's temporary assignment as the officer in charge of the naval guard on board the SS Carlota is a testament to his bravery and dedication to the cause of freedom. Despite the challenges and dangers he faces, Riley remains committed to the mission and is determined to succeed. The success of Operation Torch and the ultimate victory in World War II would not have been possible without the contributions of men like Riley Fitzhugh.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 234 x 160 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493058402