I have recently noticed a number of websites/online posts that have taken information and indeed photos from various places to put together a story about this work. In some instances there are mistakes, acknowledgements omitted and even photographs wrongly attributed. I must apologise for this but it seems I have limited control over the internet and it users/posters.
Without the help and encouragement of a great number of people, the research into The Forgotten Flotilla would likely have run into problems or never even have gotten off the ground. Following is a list of people and institutions that the author gratefully acknowledges for their input and interest.
* This book focusses on the story of the heroes of the craft comprising The Forgotten Flotilla. However, there were, of course, a great number of other heroes in both Greece and Crete whose bravery and intrepid deeds supported the Allies throughout the War in the Mediterranean. This support was selflessly provided always at great risk and under the constant threat of reprisal by the occupying German forces.
* The people of the villages of Phalasarna and Platanos gave willingly of their time and ideas as the research first started and continued along throughout the six years. To the eye witnesses, John Digby Sutton, Giorgos Katsourakis and Giorgos Giorgilakis thank you for sharing your stories.
* Dr Elpida Hadjidaki (Director of Excavations at Ancient Phalasarna) who, without her direction and encouragement, the research into the first wreck would not have even begun. (www.phalasarna.org)
* Ms Nike Marder, a professional diver and a talented photographer, put forward the first idea on the vessel type of the wreck at Phalasarna. Her translation and interpreting skills were invaluable to the interview processes in Crete, which directly led to the rediscovery of a second British wreck.
* Julius Glampedakis, a professional photographer and close friend, dived with me on a number of occasions and allowed me to use some of his photographs in the publication. His talent and insights shine strongly.
* Mr Nick Andriotakis of Sydney. President for The Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete & the Greek Campaign (http://www.anzacsofgreece.org). Without Nick's tireless encouragement and support there may never have been the final manuscript.
* From New Zealand, Dr Paul London and Dr Ian Frazer readily gave of their time to respond to some of my early enquiries into the Battle of Crete and possibilities about the wrecked vessels.
Without the help and encouragement of a great number of people, the research into The Forgotten Flotilla would likely have run into problems or never even have gotten off the ground. Following is a list of people and institutions that the author gratefully acknowledges for their input and interest.
* This book focusses on the story of the heroes of the craft comprising The Forgotten Flotilla. However, there were, of course, a great number of other heroes in both Greece and Crete whose bravery and intrepid deeds supported the Allies throughout the War in the Mediterranean. This support was selflessly provided always at great risk and under the constant threat of reprisal by the occupying German forces.
* The people of the villages of Phalasarna and Platanos gave willingly of their time and ideas as the research first started and continued along throughout the six years. To the eye witnesses, John Digby Sutton, Giorgos Katsourakis and Giorgos Giorgilakis thank you for sharing your stories.
* Dr Elpida Hadjidaki (Director of Excavations at Ancient Phalasarna) who, without her direction and encouragement, the research into the first wreck would not have even begun. (www.phalasarna.org)
* Ms Nike Marder, a professional diver and a talented photographer, put forward the first idea on the vessel type of the wreck at Phalasarna. Her translation and interpreting skills were invaluable to the interview processes in Crete, which directly led to the rediscovery of a second British wreck.
* Julius Glampedakis, a professional photographer and close friend, dived with me on a number of occasions and allowed me to use some of his photographs in the publication. His talent and insights shine strongly.
* Mr Nick Andriotakis of Sydney. President for The Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete & the Greek Campaign (http://www.anzacsofgreece.org). Without Nick's tireless encouragement and support there may never have been the final manuscript.
* From New Zealand, Dr Paul London and Dr Ian Frazer readily gave of their time to respond to some of my early enquiries into the Battle of Crete and possibilities about the wrecked vessels.