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From the dawn of civilization, man has held a fascination with the sea and over the centuries has built myriad ships and sailing craft for an equally diverse range of purposes. Ships: Visual Encyclopedia provides a fascinating at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day. From the Viking longship through the 16th century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia includes every conceivable type of ship in which man has gone to sea. As well as warships from every century, this book also examines those vessels that have explored the globe, conducted trade, and afforded great adventure, luxury and entertainment. From the smallest coastal traders up to the vast oil tankers of today, from the graceful clippers of the 19th century to the modern passenger liners, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is the comprehensive guide to all the world's ships, both military and civilian. Each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications, and vessels are arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison. Timelines of design and development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. With 1200 outstanding color illustrations, Ships: Visual Encyclopedia is an essential reference book for maritime and ship enthusiasts.
An exhaustive reference which features more than 300 military vessels from World War II to the present day; contains numerous action photographs and detailed illustrations showing every aspect of the featured ships. Includes an extensive service history of each ship and specification panels that provide information of displacement, dimensions, armament, speed, and complement.
This is a detailed compendium of all the major ships, both military and civil, that have sailed the ocean waves since ancient times. Over 1200 vessels are featured, with detailed specifications and information on each
A comprehensive chronological directory of battleships and cruisers, featuring over 400 warships with specifications, details of construction, function and history. This meticulously researched and illustrated book contains a unique collection of more than 1200 photographs, providing enthusiasts and historians with in-depth knowledge about these history-making ships.
Chronicles the history of the 324 classes of battleships and battlecruisers. Includes technical and performance data.
This title charts a century of destroyer, frigate and submarine development, starting with the earliest vessels, through the two World Wars and the Cold War, through to the incredible machines planned for construction in the 21st century.
This is the most comprehensive and authoritative single volume encyclopedia yet published of World War Two destroyers - over 2,500 of them.