GALLANT SHIP, BRAVE MEN Gallant Ship, Brave Men is a spellbinding war memoir of life aboard a Liberty ship and twenty-four men’s fight for survival after their ship was torpedoed. One of the few to live to tell this tale, Herman Rosen vividly recounts his experiences in the Merchant Marine, including thirty grueling days in an open lifeboat. This is an epic tale of heroism and sacrifice that builds suspense and proudly records the role of the U.S. Merchant Marine in World War II, especially the Cadet-Midshipmen of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. This third edition (2025) includes extensive notes and appendices that further clarify the role Liberty Ships played in World War II.