BRITAINS HISTORIC SHIPS: A COMPLETE GUIDE (2ND ED)

The British Isles have a long, rich and celebrated seafaring history, much of which is recorded in literature and in museums but, the large number of historical ships that have been preserved and restored are tangible monuments to this proud past. This second edition explores 20 of the most celebrated and accessible ships and offers a comprehensive history of each including: Mary Rose, HMS Victory, HMS Trincomalee, SS Great Britain, Cutty Sark, RRS Discovery, HMS Warrior, HMS Belfast, HMY Britannia, HMS Alliance, HMS Cavalier, Gypsy Moth IV, and HMS Plymouth.