Jane's Gem Warships of World War II
Jane's Gem Warships of World War II

Author: Bernard Ireland

Publisher: Collins Reference

Published: 1999-06-23

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780004722832

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This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.The attractive guide uses information provided by the renowned Jane’s group on over 100 naval vessels used during World War II.Each entry includes the following:A contemporary photographBackground information on the history, appearance and military record of the vesselTechnical specifications such as displacement, armaments, maximum speed and crew complementSo, if you want to know about an Effingham class cruiser, Chiyoda class aircraft carrier or a Fletcher class destroyer, Collins Gem Warships of World War II is the place to look.

Jane's Fighting Ships 2010-2011
Jane's Fighting Ships 2010-2011

Author: Stephen Saunders

Publisher: Ihs Global Incorporated

Published: 2010-06-17

Total Pages: 1132

ISBN-13: 9780710629203

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Jane's Fighting Ships is your essential reference to the world's navies. Country by country, you will find authoritative commentaries for each ship, complete with comprehensive details of: displacement and dimensions, main machinery, speed and range, weapons systems, construction and modernisation programmes, latest operational status and strength of fleet including sales to other navies.

Bibliography of Nautical Books
Bibliography of Nautical Books

Author: Alan Obin

Publisher:

Published: 2000-02

Total Pages: 886

ISBN-13: 9780948646157

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This is the 15th annual edition of the Bibliography of Nautical Books, a reference guide to over 14,000 nautical publications. It deals specifically with the year 2000.

A Bridge of Ships
A Bridge of Ships

Author: James Pritchard

Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP

Published: 2011-05-20

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 0773585613

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In A Bridge of Ships James Pritchard tells the story of the rapidly changing circumstances and forceful personalities that shaped government shipbuilding policy. He examines the ownership and expansion of the shipyards and the role of ship repairing, as well as recruitment and training of the labour force. He also tells the story of the struggle for steel and the expansion of ancillary industries. Pritchard provides a definitive picture of Canada's wartime ship production, assesses the cost (more than $1.2 billion), and explains why such an enormous effort left such a short-lived legacy. The story of Canada's shipbuilding industry is as astonishing as that of the nation's wartime navy. The personnel of both expanded more than fifty times, yet the history of wartime shipbuilding remains virtually unknown. With the disappearance of the Canadian shipbuilding industry from both the land and memory, it is time to recall and assess its contribution to Allied victory.

World War II U.S. Navy Vessels in Private Hands
World War II U.S. Navy Vessels in Private Hands

Author: Greg H. Williams

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 1476600406

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During World War II, the U.S. Navy swiftly expanded to include an array of vessels, from smaller yachts and fishing boats bought early in the war for patrol work to fast, modern commercial ships built to haul troops and supplies. After the Allied victory, this diverse fleet became unnecessary and the Navy sold many of its vessels. This comprehensive catalog documents the Navy ships and boats sold after the war and registered under the American flag for commercial or recreational purposes. Focusing on those vessels with names or clearly identifiable hull numbers and crew accommodations, it chronicles each craft's prewar ownership, wartime history, and postwar fate. The product of painstaking detective work in a wide range of primary sources, this meticulous directory highlights an unexplored but illuminating aspect of U.S. maritime history.