Brian Lavery Book order (chronological)

The first comparative and comprehensive analysis of the British and American navies. Illustrated throughout with a rich collection of photographs. Offers many original insights into how the naval war was fought.

A relentless nautical drama that would define, or end, men's lives. The English port city of Hull was home to 'three day millionaires' - trawlermen on brief shore leave. They were spilling cash from record catches. With months out working fierce seas, who knew if the next trip would be their last? The St Finbarr was set to change all that. She was built as the perfect trawler, no cost spared. She was the future of the industry. She was on her thirteenth voyage. The Grand Banks, Christmas Day 1966. No holiday for the crew. They weren't fishing. They were battling for their lives. Who can survive a fireball at sea? The families of the crew had a cruel wait to find out. Ships hit the fierce seas off Newfoundland to join a two-day rescue mission. From first sparks to gut-wrenching heroics, The Luckiest Thirteen tracks a true story from the far reaches of what fishermen can do.

Focusing on the evolution and functions of royal yachts, this book provides an in-depth exploration of their historical significance and design. It highlights the craftsmanship, luxury, and technological advancements that have shaped these vessels over time, as well as their role in royal ceremonies and state affairs. The narrative offers insights into the cultural and political contexts surrounding royal yachting, making it a unique resource for enthusiasts of maritime history and royal traditions.

The narrative evokes the vibrant and tumultuous atmosphere of 1970s Australia, capturing the impact of significant events like the Vietnam War and the Cold War. It explores the cultural shifts of the era, highlighting the political landscape, the rise of counterculture, and the music that defined a generation. Through a nostalgic lens, the book reflects on the hopes and aspirations of the time, inviting readers to remember and reconnect with a pivotal decade in Australian history.

Prequel to the author's 40,000-copy bestseller Nelson's Navy

The story follows Giovanni Cassini, a young Italian astronomer whose groundbreaking observations reveal the true nature of the heavens, challenging long-held ancient beliefs about stars and planets. His discoveries mark a pivotal moment in humanity's understanding of the cosmos, shifting perspectives from mythological explanations to scientific inquiry. This narrative highlights the clash between tradition and emerging knowledge in the realm of astronomy.

A fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of seafaring history in this essential guide to the most impressive seafaring tales, explorers, and maritime environments. For more than 5,000 years, the seas have challenged, rewarded, and punished the brave sailors who set forth to explore it. This history of the seas and sailing tells the remarkable story of those individuals - whether they lived to tell the tale themselves or not. From the early Polynesian seafarers and the first full circumnavigations of the globe, to explorers picking their way through the coral reefs of the West Indies, this book tells the compelling story of life at sea that lies behind man's search for new lands, new trade, conquest, and uncharted waters. Charting the great milestones of nautical history from the discovery of America to the establishment of the Royal Navy, the naval history of the American Civil War, the Battle of Midway and modern piracy the book sets all of them in their cultural and historical context. Previously published as The Conquest of the Ocean, A Short History of Seafaring is a unique compendium of awe-inspiring tales of epic sea voyages and great feats of seamanship, navigation, endurance, and ingenuity.

From the earliest dugout canoes and the boats of the Ancient Egyptians, to the most technologically advanced modern battleships and cruise-liners, this is the ultimate guide to every aspect of the ship, and those who have sailed them. Embark on an epic voyage to find out all about the endeavours of the great explorers as they mapped the globe, and see the impact ships have had on trade and industry across the years. Learn about the dramatic historical conflicts in which ships played a vital role, and take a look at seafaring for pleasure and trace fishing through the ages. This new compact edition is produced in association with the National Maritime Museum, and features every conceivable type of sea-going vessel, from caravels and galleons, warships and yachts to clippers and cruise-liners. Previous edition ISBN 9781405353366

A new paperback edition of a now well-established work. Close-ups, details and thematic spreads that shed unique light on the process of warship contruction. In-depth captioning, annotations and an authoritative text.

Over 100 models in stunning full-colour photographs incuding close-ups, details and thematic spreads for variety and visual interest. In-depth captioning, annotations and an authoritative text.

Brian Lavery returns with the second volume of his engaging social history of the Royal Navy's 'lower deck', exploring the world of the seamen (as opposed to the officers of the quarterdeck).

Sir Winston Churchill byl za II. světové války zřejmě nejčastěji cestujícím vrcholným státníkem. Uznávaný historik Brian Lavery ve své nové knize popisuje jednotlivé zahraniční cesty ministerského předsedy nikoli z hlediska jejich politických výsledků a dopadů, ale spíše z pohledu materiálního, technického a personálního zajištění a samotného průběhu. Zároveň podává i barvitý nástin ne právě jednoduché osobnosti ministerského předsedy, která v mnoha případech komplikovala život jemu i jeho okolí.

Brian Lavery's extensively researched study takes an in-depth look at the officers of the Royal Navy and the various routes they took from initial recruitment and training to their role in the fighting. The first half of the book looks at the selection and training of all types of officers, from experienced yachtsmen and tradesmen to ordinary seamen, and includes a chapter on the training establishment where recruits were prepared for war. The book then follows various recruits into service on board ships. Quotes from well-known actors, writers, and entertainers--John Mills, Alec Guinness, and Evelyn Waugh, among others--show how important their wartime service was to their subsequent careers.

HMS Surprise, the iconic ship from Patrick O'Brian's "Aubrey-Maturin" series, also has a rich historical background in the French and British navies. This volume explores its complete career history and provides commentary on its dual roles.

"This magnificent volume explores our rich and complex relationship with the sea through several thousand years of history. Each chapter includes features on preserved ships, classic boats, museums and other notable sites, both coastal and inland, such as lighthouses and canals, and the book is rounded off with a Gazetteer listing 150 maritime attractions. For sailors and landlubbers alike, The Island Nation is a glorious reminder that our maritime heritage is something we can all engage with." -- from the publisher

Dieses Buch wächst über sich selbst hinaus! Wie lange dauerte die erste Weltumsegelung? Wie viele Container passen auf ein Frachtschiff? Was passiert in einem Hafen? Angefangen bei den Galeeren der Römer und den Kanus der Polynesier über die großen Entdeckungsfahrten und die ersten Dampfschiffe bis hin zu modernen Luxuslinern und Frachtschiffen – mit diesem Buch erleben Kinder die Geschichte der Seefahrt hautnah. Berühmte Schiffe wie die Santa Maria und die Titanic kommen genauso vor wie Beschreibungen zum alltäglichen Leben auf See und im Hafen. Faszinierende Fotos und Illustrationen zeigen viele interessante Details. Hinter Klappen verbergen sich berühmte Passagiere, Wissenswertes zur Technik und Einzelheiten zum Innenleben der Schiffe. Seitliche, doppelt ausziehbare Panorama-Elemente lassen die Schiffe immer länger und länger werden. Sie regen Kinder zum Spielen an, verdeutlichen eindrucksvoll die Länge der Schiffe und machen einfach Spaß. Ein tolles Bucherlebnis, nicht nur für junge Schiffe-Fans!

Od doby, kdy se lidé poprvé vydali na moře, měly lodě mimořádný vliv na dějiny. Kniha Lodě líčí drama, nádheru, krásu i vzrušení tohoto podivuhodného příběhu a dokumentuje staletí objevů, smělých činů, ale i konfliktů. Poskytuje ucelený, skvěle obrazově dokumentovaný přehled lidských úspěchů na vlnách i pod nimi. Obsahuje však nejen podmanivé líčení úžasných dobrodružství, ale také poskytuje nesmírně zajímavé technické údaje. Speciální oddíly v celé knize přinášejí ilustrované profily hlavních typů lodí od starověkých galér až po moderní bitevní lodě. Další rubriky nás zavádějí přímo na palubu i do podpalubí širokého rejstříku plavidel. Vydejte se na vzrušující cestu námořní minulostí lidstva!

Chronicling the training of more than a million people--923, 000 men and 86,000 women--who served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, this comprehensive book draws upon official documents as well as lively personal accounts from such people as Evelyn Waugh, Nicholas Monsarrat, Tristan Jones, and J. P. W. Mallalieu. Through in-depth research, the book tells one of the major untold stories of the World War II, highlighting the personal, logistical, and technical problems and solutions facing the Navy during this period.

This, the first of a two-volume study, outlines the history and technical development of the battlefleet from 1650-1850. The story of the line-of-battle ship is described in terms of individual vessels and classes, highlighting the factors influencing specific changes in design.

"This is an account of the great naval campaign in the Mediterranean 200 years ago; and, of course, it is also about Nelson. The Battle of the Nile was arguably the most decisive naval victory of its age, and its story is one worth telling in all its detail." -- [p.5]

Foreword by Patrick O'Brien The most successful Conway Maritime title, this book is the perfect guide to Nelson's Navy for all those with an interest in the workings of the great fleet. The book is eminently readable and is the first single-volume work to cover in such depth this vast and complex subject. Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the sailing navy the book contains considerable original research to give a clear and authentic picture of the Senior Service as a whole. With a foreword by one of the most successful maritime fiction authors of the current age, the book is also of interest to all those with enthusiasm for the literature based on the Nelsonic-era.

The Arming and Fitting of English Ships of War 1600-1815

The '74' was the classic line-of-battle ship of the late eighteenth century, and Bellona was one of the most important and long lived. Launched in 1760 during the Seven Years War, she belonged to the first truly successful class of British 74-gun ships, a design by Thomas Slade that was built in large numbers over more than twenty years. Bellona herself served with distinction over 54 years, fought in four wars and was not broken up until 1814. As part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation of the Bellona , with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.

This volume is devoted to technical developments in hull design, consstruction, rigging, armament and fittings of the sailing warship in the Royal Navy.