I'd recommend "The Terrible Hours" by Peter Maas, it tells the story of 'Swede' Momsen, an officer who fought to have submarine rescue recognized, staffed and equipped to save lives of trapped submariners. In 1939, during sea trials, the USS Squalus went to the bottom in 250 feet of water. Momsen's untested theories, training and men (and his home-made equipment) were put to the test.

Sycamore

Originally Posted by jorgeI
...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....