Anatomy of the ShipSeries
This series delves into the intricate world of maritime history and naval architecture. Each volume meticulously examines diverse types of vessels, from ancient galleys to contemporary warships. Readers will uncover innovations in design, the engineering challenges faced, and the realities of life at sea. It's essential reading for enthusiasts of history, technology, and oceanic adventure.
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The great warship the Mary Rose was built between 1509 and 1511 and served 34 years in Henry VIII's navy before catastrophically sinking in the Battle of the Solent on 19 July 1545. A fighting platform and sailing ship, she was the pride of the Tudor fleet. Yet her memory passed into undeserved oblivion until the remains of this magnificent flagship were dramatically raised to the surface in 1982 after 437 years at the bottom of the Solent
The Battlecruiser Hood
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The destruction of the HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was one of the most shocking episodes in the history of the Royal Navy. Built during World War I, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world. For the first time, this volume in the renowned Anatomy of a Ship series is available in paperback, and features a detailed description of every aspect of the beloved battlecruiser. In addition to analysing the genesis of its design and contemporary significance, this exceptional study provides the finest documentation of the Hood, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.
The Battleship Warspite
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Battleship Dreadnought
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.
The Battleship Bismarck
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Bismarck is arguably the most famous warship in the world. At 45,000 tonnes she and her sister ship Tirpitz were the largest and heaviest warships ever completed by any European nation. This volume a full description of one of the most famous warships of all time; a pictorial section showing full-view and on-board photographs; a colour guide and action painting on the jacket; more than 250 perspectives and 3-view drawings, with descriptive keys, of every detail of the ship - including general arrangements, hull structure, rigging, armament, fittings, aircraft and ship's boats; and one large-scale plan on the reverse of the fold-out jacket. It also includes a complete anatomy of the type in words, photographs and drawings.
