Gilbert Hackforth-Jones facts for kids
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Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones
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| Born | 1900 |
| Died | 1982 (aged 81–82) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1914–1936 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Other work | Author |
Commander Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones (1900–1982) was a British author who loved the sea. He wrote many books, including exciting stories for children. His experiences in the Royal Navy and his passion for sailing inspired his writing. He also wrote for radio, plays, and even a movie!
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About Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones
Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones was born in 1900. He joined the Royal Navy at a young age, starting at Osborne Naval College in 1914.
Frank served in World War I as a midshipman on a battleship called Emperor of India. After the war, in 1920, he joined the submarine service. He became the commander of four different submarines before he retired from the navy in 1936.
When World War II began, Frank was called back to duty. He worked at the British Admiralty, helping with technical tasks. His experiences during this time, especially in Birmingham, inspired one of his novels, Fish Out of Water (1954). This book is about an officer trying to make sure important munitions are produced efficiently for the war effort.
Frank's Exciting Books
Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones wrote many books that showed his love for the sea and adventure. He wrote novels for adults, often filled with action and suspense. For example, his book Yellow Peril (1972) started as a short story and grew into a full novel.
Some of his other novels include:
- Submarine Flotilla (1940)
- Submarine Alone (1943)
- The Price was High (1946)
- Dangerous Trade (1952)
- The Sole Survivor (1953)
- Death of an Admiral (1956)
- Hurricane Harbour (1958)
- Crack of Doom (1961)
- Danger Below (1963)
- Storm in Harbour(1965)
- The Stern Chase (1966)
- Fight to a Finish (1968)
The Paul Dexter Series
Frank also wrote a series of exciting adventure stories featuring a character named Paul Dexter. These books often involved thrilling situations and mysteries.
- Chinese Poison (1969)
- All Stations to Malta (1971)
- An Explosive Situation (1973)
- Shadow of the Rock (1973)
- Second-in-Command (1974)
- Redoubtable Dexter (1975)
- Dexter at War (1976)
Stories for Young Readers
One of the most popular things Frank Hackforth-Jones wrote was his series for children called The Green Sailors. These books follow a group of young adventurers as they learn about sailing and explore different places.
- The Green Sailors (1951)
- The Green Sailors on Holiday (1952)
- Green Sailors, Ahoy! (1953)
- Green Sailors, Beware (1954)
- Green Sailors and Blue Water (1955)
- Green Sailors and Fair Winds (1956)
- Green Sailors to Gibraltar (1957)
- Green Sailors in the Caribbean (1958)
- Green Sailors in the Galapagos (1960)
- Green Sailors in the South Seas (1961)
Other Works
Besides his novels, Frank Hackforth-Jones also wrote non-fiction books about sailing and the navy. These books helped people learn more about the sea.
- Come Sailing!
- True Story of Submarines
- Life in the Navy Today
- Boys' Book of Sailing
- Sailing
He also co-wrote several plays with his wife, Margaret Hackforth-Jones:
- Sweethearts and Wives (1952)
- The Policeman and the Lady (1955)
- Eight Points for the Admiral (1963)
Frank also helped write the screenplay for a movie called The Baby and the Battleship.
Frank Gilbert Hackforth-Jones passed away in 1982, leaving behind a legacy of exciting stories for readers of all ages.
