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Biography of the first Royal Navy ship of her type, following her adventures to the point in the Battle of Jutland when she perished in spectacular style under a hail of German shells.
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Biography of the first Royal Navy ship of her type, following her adventures to the point in the Battle of Jutland when she perished in spectacular style under a hail of German shells.
Author=V E Tarrant
Pages=144
Published=1986
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate on front endpaper.generally good condition
| Weight | 385 g |
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