Alexander McKee
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Alexander McKee (author)
| Alexander McKee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1918 Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Died | 22 July 1992 (aged 73) Hampshire, England |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Other names | Alexander Paul C McKee |
| Occupation | Author and diver |
| Known for | Discovery of the Mary Rose shipwreck |
Alexander McKee (1918 - 1992) was a British military historian and amateur diver. He served in the army in World War II and wrote articles for army newspapers and became writer/producer for the British Forces Network. Notable books include The Race for Rhine Bridges, Strike from the Sky, Caen: The Anvil of Victory and Dresden 1945: The Devil's Tinderbox (1982) He became internationally famous for his discovery of King Henry VIII's flagship 'Mary Rose', for which he was awarded the OBE.[1] His book on the subject,[2] became a bestseller.
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