Machine Guns in Narragansett Bay: The Coast Guard’s War on Rumrunners (The History Press)
Details the Coast Guard’s armed campaign against Prohibition-era rumrunners in Narragansett Bay, highlighting the use of machine guns and the difficulties of maritime enforcement.
About This Book
This book examines the U.S. Coast Guard’s enforcement actions against rum-running vessels in Narragansett Bay during the Prohibition era.
It focuses on the deployment of machine guns and other tactics used to intercept illegal alcohol shipments.
The narrative draws on historical records to describe the challenges faced by Coast Guard personnel in Rhode Island waters.
Readers gain insight into the broader conflict between law enforcement and smugglers along the New England coast.
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