Ship of Gold Author:Thomas B. Allen, Norman Polmar A retired World War II American submarine commander responsible for sinking a Japanese Merchant ship, the Osaka Maru, which had been guaranteed safe passage by the U.S. Navy, is murdered in Washington while trying to trace official records that will clear his name. The CIA hires a former agent, Harry Gunnison, to investigate. Harry quickly disco... more »vers that the ship, ostensibly on a mercy mission, contained millions in gold bullion looted during the war. The sole Japanese survivor of the sinking plans to raise the wreck. Harry finds himself at the center of a race for the treasure and a major international incident.« less