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Britain S Historic Ships
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Author : Paul Brown
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-10-06
Britain S Historic Ships written by Paul Brown and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-06 with History categories.
The British Isles have a long, rich and celebrated seafaring history stretching from the earliest times through the victories of Drake and Nelson, the voyages of discovery of Cabot and Cook and the defence of the realm by vessels of all types in the present century. Much of this history is recorded in literature and in museums but reaches its most tangible form in the large number of historical ships that have been preserved and are continually restored as monuments to a proud past. This lavish book explores 20 of the most celebrated and accessible ships and offers a comprehensive history of each vessel's design, construction, active service and subsequent restoration and preservation. Presented in order of each ship's launch date, each entry is written by the acknowledged expert on a particular vessel, gives full specification details and is sumptuously illustrated with contemporary photographs, historical illustrations and a full set of scale plans. In addition to the featured entries, an appendix presents all of the necessary contact details and opening times where applicable. The appendix also lists (and provides details for) other vessels of historical importance including a small number of working replicas such as the Matthew and the recently commissioned eighteenth-century frigate The Grand Turk, featured in the recent Hornblower television series. Principal vessels include: Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Trincomalee, SS Great Britain, Cutty Sark, RRS Discovery, HMS Warrior, HMS Belfast, HMY Britannia, HMS Alliance, HMS Cavalier, Gypsy Moth IV and HMS Plymouth.
Ss Great Britain
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Author : Wyn Davies Davies
language : en
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
Release Date : 2012-07-25
Ss Great Britain written by Wyn Davies Davies and has been published by Seaforth Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-25 with Transportation categories.
The SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Brunel, was the first ocean-going vessel to be screw-driven and built entirely of iron. When she was launched in 1843 she was twice the size of any previous ship and her revolutionary design heralded a complete break with traditional ship construction. As is the case for many historic ships, however, there is a surprising shortage of informative and well illustrated guides, for reference during a visit or for research by enthusiasts - ship modellers, naval buffs, historians or students. This new series redresses the gap. ??Written by experts and containing more than 200 specially commissioned photographs, each title takes the reader on a superbly illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck by deck. Significant parts of the vessel _ for example, the propeller, steering gear, engine and accommodation _ are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures, so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual record and explanation of the ship that exists. In addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her design and build, and her career prior to restoration and exhibition are all described.??No other books offer such superb visual impact and detailed information as the Seaforth Historic Ship Series _ a truly groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past vividly to life.
The Ship Asunder
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Author : Tom Nancollas
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2022-03-31
The Ship Asunder written by Tom Nancollas and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-31 with History categories.
A Sunday Times Book of the Year 'Three and a half millennia of British Maritime history, from the Middle Bronze Age to the early 20th century ... This book is written with passion and sympathy. It will live with me for a very long time' Francis Pryor, author of The Fens If Britain's maritime history were embodied in a single ship, she would have a prehistoric prow, a mast plucked from a Victorian steamship, the hull of a modest fishing vessel, the propeller of an ocean liner and an anchor made of stone. We might call her Asunder, and, fantastical though she is, we could in fact find her today, scattered in fragments across the country's creeks and coastlines. In his moving and original new history, Tom Nancollas goes in search of eleven relics that together tell the story of Britain at sea. From the swallowtail prow of a Bronze Age vessel to a stone ship moored at a Baroque quayside, each one illuminates a distinct phase of our adventures upon the waves; each brings us close to the people, places and vessels that made a maritime nation. Weaving together stories of great naval architects and unsung shipwrights, fishermen and merchants, shipwrecks and superstition, pilgrimage, trade and war, The Ship Asunder celebrates the richness of Britain's seafaring tradition in all its glory and tragedy, triumph and disaster, and asks how we might best memorialize it as it vanishes from our shores.
100 Historic Ships In Full Color
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Author : John Batchelor
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2013-04-10
100 Historic Ships In Full Color written by John Batchelor and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-10 with Transportation categories.
Accurate, full-color paintings of amazing ships — from the royal barge of the Egyptian pharaoh Khûfu (2657 BC) to the nuclear submarine U.S.S. Seawolf. Extensive descriptive captions. 100 full-color illustrations.
Maritime Heritage
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Author : Colin Elliott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981-01-01
Maritime Heritage written by Colin Elliott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981-01-01 with Historic ships categories.
The International Register Of Historic Ships
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Author : Norman J. Brouwer
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Release Date : 1999
The International Register Of Historic Ships written by Norman J. Brouwer and has been published by Bloomsbury Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Transportation categories.
This text comprises of a listing of surviving historic ships. Entries are organised by country, but cross-referenced by ship type, and contain the basic data on each vessel, with a brief outline of its career and historical significance. The current state of vessels undergoing restoration is described, and appendices also list parts of ships preserved in museums, the addresses of all organisation owning or managing such vessels, and a bibiography.
Abandon Ship
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Author : Paul Brown
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2021-04-01
Abandon Ship written by Paul Brown and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-01 with History categories.
AWARDED THE ANDERSON MEDAL 2021 When Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands in April 1982, the British government responded by despatching a task force to the Atlantic to wrest back control of the islands. The resulting war saw modern weapon systems tested in combat for the first time, to tragic effect. In the aftermath, official documents were released, but many were heavily censored, and others withheld altogether, so that a full understanding of those events could not be gained. Drawing from recently declassified and previously unpublished reports from the official inquiry, Dr Paul Brown details the true story behind the dramatic events that led to the loss of six British ships – HMS Antelope, Ardent, Coventry and Sheffield, RFA Sir Galahad and SS Atlantic Conveyor – as well as the controversial sinking of the Argentinian cruiser ARA General Belgrano by HMS Conqueror.
The Naval History Of Great Britain From 1793 To 1820 With An Account Of The Origin And Increase Of The British Navy
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Author : William James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1826
The Naval History Of Great Britain From 1793 To 1820 With An Account Of The Origin And Increase Of The British Navy written by William James and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1826 with categories.
Elizabeth S Navy
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Author : Paul Brown
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-04-13
Elizabeth S Navy written by Paul Brown and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-13 with History categories.
With over 260 images, this is a highly illustrated history of the ships and operations of the Royal Navy during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. During the 70 years spanned by the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Navy changed out of all recognition. Its status as a superpower navy with worldwide bases and operations has been eclipsed, but it remains a powerful force because of its potency if not its size. Maritime history author Paul Brown takes us through each decade in turn, outlining the key events and developments, and charting the changes to the size, structure and capabilities of the Navy. Fully illustrated with over 260 colour and black and white images, this book also provides a stunning visual record of the ships and operations that featured most prominently in each decade.
Ss Great Britain
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Author : Helen Doe
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2019-07-15
Ss Great Britain written by Helen Doe and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Transportation categories.
The story of Brunel's most famous ship and the people who knew her, using new archive sources