Interpreting Old Ironsides
Interpreting Old Ironsides

Author: Charles E. Brodine

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780945274544

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This work is a training manual for members of the crew of the 1797 United States frigate Constitution, the world's oldest warship in commission. The venerable vessel, which earned its nickname, "Old Ironsides," during the War of 1812, is today permanently berthed in the Charlestown Navy Yard, across the Charles River from its building site in Boston, Massachusetts. The historic frigate is open to visitors year round, with tours provided by the crew, active sailors in the United States Navy. The lessons in the manual are divided among three groups, corresponding to the three skill levels of the tour guides, Basic, Advanced, and Master. In addition to the chronology and major events in the history of USS Constitution, the manual explains the historical contexts in which those events took place. The text is written in an engaging and accessible manner that will make it attractive to anyone interested in USS Constitution or in the early U.S. Navy in general.

U.S. Battleships
U.S. Battleships

Author: Norman Friedman

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 2016-03-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781591142478

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This book covers the development of U.S. battleships, from the Maine and Texas of 1886, through the Montana class of World War II, up to the recommissioned Iowas. It examines the original designs as well as the many modifications and reconstructions these ships underwent during their long and active careers. Like the other books in Norman Friedmans design-history series, U.S. Battleships is based largely on formerly classified internal U.S. Navy records. But research for this book has also included a full survey of British files, both those compiled when American ships served with the Royal Navy in the two world wars and those supplied by British battleship designers attached to the U.S. Navy. In addition, the author consulted official battle damage reports to help evaluate various designs.

Modern Submarines
Modern Submarines

Author: John Parker

Publisher: Southwater

Published: 2009-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844766864

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Beginning with a detailed history, this book follows the development of the submarine from the Cold War onwards, with special topics including life aboard the Dreadnought, the ballistic boomers, the tragedy of the Kursk and deep sea survival teams.

An Illustrated History of the Royal Navy
An Illustrated History of the Royal Navy

Author: John Winton

Publisher: Anova Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781844860074

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This text is a comprehensive, authoritative, and illustrated history of the Royal Navy from its earliest times to the present day. This edition is updated to include recent operations in the first and second Gulf wars.