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British Warships In The Age Of Sail 18171863: Design, Construction, Careers & Fates
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The Publication Of This Book Sees The Completion Of A Monumental Work Listing The Technical Details And Career Histories Of Every Significant British Warship Between 1603 And 1863. Following Three Earlier Volumes, This One Carries Forward The Story From The Post Napoleonic War Reorganization Of The Royal Navys Rating System To The End Of Sail As The Principal Mode Of Propulsion.Although Apparently Well Documented, This Is A Period Of Great Complexity In The Procurement And Naval Architecture Of Ships. The Introduction Of Steam Radically Altered The Design Of Vessels Under Construction And Was Later Retrofitted To Others, While Many Names Lived A Ghostly Existence On The Navy List: Ships Ordered But Not Started, And In Some Cases Having Their Intended Drafts Altered More Than Once Before Being Canceled Entirely.This Book Meticulously Sorts Out And Clarifies These Confusions A Major Contribution In Itself But For The First Time It Also Provides Outline Service Histories For An Era That Is Largely Neglected. Like Its Companion Volumes, The Book Is Organized By Rate, Classification And Class, With Significant Technical And Building Data, Followed By A Concise Summary Of The Careers Of Each Ship In Every Class.With Its Unique Depth Of Information, This Is A Work Of The Utmost Importance To Every Naval Historian And General Reader Interested In The Navy Of The Sailing Era And The Formative Years Of The Steam Navy That Supplanted It.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'British Warships in the Age of Sail 1817-1863'? A: The book provides a comprehensive listing of the technical details and career histories of significant British warships from 1603 to 1863, focusing on the changes in naval architecture and procurement during that period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'British Warships in the Age of Sail 1817-1863' is Rif Winfield.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'British Warships in the Age of Sail 1817-1863' published? A: The book was published on July 19, 2014.
- Q: What kind of information does this book provide about British warships? A: It details the technical specifications, service histories, and classification of warships, along with a summary of their careers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in naval history? A: Yes, this book is a valuable resource for naval historians and general readers interested in the transition from sail to steam in naval warfare.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: The product description does not specify if there are illustrations or photographs included.
- Q: What era of British naval history does this book cover? A: The book covers the period from the post-Napoleonic War reorganization of the Royal Navy through to the end of sail as the main propulsion method.
- Q: Can this book help clarify historical confusions about British warships? A: Yes, it meticulously sorts out confusions regarding procurement and construction complexities of warships, providing a clearer understanding of historical naval operations.