Explosion Aboard the Iowa
Capt. Larry Seaquist, USN (Ret.), former commanding officer, USS Iowa"Explosion Aboard the Iowais an important story because it places on the public record some exceptionally significant facts about the Iowa explosion and key parts of the subsequent investigations. Not only does Schwoebel demonstrate the flaws in the navy's investigation, but he presents wi"th all but mathematical certainty the cause of the explosion.Col. W. Hays Parks, USMC (Ret.)"Dr. Schwoebel was a major participant in the events he describes, and he has recorded them in a highly readable fashion.  This book will be of interest to the general public and naval historians.  The questions he raises about manning and crew training and the problems of self-investigation can be put to good use in teaching."