The Encyclopedia of Ships contains over 1200 full colour artworks of the most famous and important ships to have sailed the seven seas since ancient times. Compare and contrast the specifications and performance of such ships as the Golden Hind and the Confederate raider Alabama, the Bismarck, Cutty Sark, aircraft carrier USS George Washington and many more. Full specification, displacement and dimension details provided for each vessel, all measurements in imperial and metric. Armament and power plant details given in full, each ship’s development history and career included and performance data given in full. Comprehensive index provided for ease of reference.

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