The Complete Encyclopedia of Warships: 1798 - 2006

This book comprises some 125 warship types, from the start of powered warship design to the modern giants of global power projection. The warships described here ore illustrated by the celebrated technical artist John Batchelor, and their stories are outlined by the well known military and technical historian Christopher Chant. A number of stamps and rare photographs are also included to complete the illustration of these magnificent vessels and their place in history.