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Story of the SS Great Britain, launched in 1844, the first iron ship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Photos & drawings in text.
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Story of the SS Great Britain, launched in 1844, the first iron ship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Photos & drawings in text.
Author=K.T. Rowland
Pages=132
Published=1971
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 485 g |
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The fighting career of the WWII aircraft carrier HMS VICTORIOUS which was laid down before the conflict began and fought in a wide variety of theatres. She was taken out of commission in 1968 after a useful and active life. VICTORIOUS played an important role in the struggle to save Malta, she escorted convoys on the notorious route to Murmansk, and went East to join the British Pacific Fleet during the final stages of the war against Japan where she survived repeated kamikaze attacks. Even after the war she was briefly in action off Malaya and Kuwait. Other wartime actions included the hunt and chase of the BISMARCK and the invasion of North Africa. Illustrated with 37 photographs.
A detailed historical encyclopedia of ships of the world. Colour and black and white illustrations throughout.
This is an important illustrated survey about the experiments with steam and the first Naval warships. For anyone interested in maritime history, especially Naval techniques, this will become a continually source of reference and enjoyment.
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