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Behind the scenes story of how the Royal Yacht Britannia really operates. Technical data and principal voyages are listed together with the total costs of building, equipping and running this most glamourous of all Royal residences.
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Behind the scenes story of how the Royal Yacht Britannia really operates. Technical data and principal voyages are listed together with the total costs of building, equipping and running this most glamourous of all Royal residences.
Author=Brian Hoey
Pages=176
Published=1995
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition in a dust jacket
| Weight | 1010 g |
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The tragic story of Admiral John Byng (1704-57). Known for the loss of Minorca in 1756 at the beginning of the Seven Years’ War. His ships badly needed repair and he was relieved of his command before he could see to his ships or secure the extra forces he required. He was court-martialled and found guilty of failing to ‘do his utmost’ to prevent Minorca falling to the French following the Battle of Minorca (1756). He was sentenced to death and shot by firing squad (Voltaire commented ‘pour encourager les autres’), on 14 March 1757.
A fascinating read for anyone interested in the war, the sea, or men under conditions of trial and stress. With much detail of life aboard HM Ships at this time, the conditions the officers of these days lived and fought under, very different from the present day.
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