British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line
British Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line

Author: Angus Konstam

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Published: 2001-11-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781841763088

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The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars encompassed a period when rival European fleets vied for naval supremacy, and naval tactics were evolving. The British Royal Navy emerged triumphant as the leading world sea power, and the epitome of Britannic naval strength was the Ship-of-the-Line. These 'wooden walls' were more than merely floating gun batteries: they contained a crew of up to 800 men, and often had to remain at sea for extended periods. This book offers detailed coverage of the complex vessels that were the largest man-made structures produced in the pre-Industrial era.

The Age of the Ship of the Line
The Age of the Ship of the Line

Author: Jonathan R. Dull

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 080322267X

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For nearly two hundred years huge wooden warships called ships of the line dominated war at sea and were thus instrumental in the European struggle for power and the spread of imperialism. Foremost among the great naval powers were Great Britain and France, whose advanced economies could support large numbers of these expensive ships. This book, the first joint history of these great navies, offers a uniquely impartial and comprehensive picture of the two forces their shipbuilding programs, naval campaigns, and battles, and their wartime strategies and diplomacy. Jonathan R. Dull is the author of two award-winning histories of the French navy. Bringing to bear years of study of war and diplomacy, his book conveys the fine details and the high drama of the age of grand and decisive naval conflict. Dull delves into the seven wars that Great Britain and France, often in alliance with lesser naval powers such as Spain and the Netherlands, fought between 1688 and 1815. Viewing war as most statesmen of the time saw it as a contest of endurance he also treats the tragic side of the Franco-British wars, which shattered the greater security and prosperity the two powers enjoyed during their brief period as allies.

The 50-Gun Ship
The 50-Gun Ship

Author: Rif Winfield

Publisher:

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781845600099

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Based on the latest research in original sources, this is an in-depth text covering the complete history of the 50-gun ship. Numerous tables of technical data covering dimensions, construction, armament and details are included.

Nelson's Navy
Nelson's Navy

Author: Philip Haythornthwaite

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-04-20

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1780966415

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Despite the many celebrated victories of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, the role of the Royal Navy should never be overlooked. The 'wooden walls' formed the country's first and most important line of defence, and ranged throughout the world to protect Britain's trade-routes and in support of the land forces and overseas possessions. This book covers the huge variations in uniforms not just in the Navy but the Royal Marines and Infantry regiments which served alongside naval crews. It also looks at the organisation, training and recruitment of the force and corrects a number of misconceptions regarding impressment and training.

Great Lakes Warships 1812–1815
Great Lakes Warships 1812–1815

Author: Mark Lardas

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-03-20

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1780960484

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When war broke out in 1812, neither the United States Navy nor the Royal Navy had more than a token force on the Great Lakes. However, once the shooting started, it sparked a ship-building arms race that continued throughout the war. This book examines the design and development of the warships built upon the lakes during the war, emphasising their differences from their salt-water contemporaries. It then goes onto cover their operational use as they were pitted against each other in a number of clashes on the lakes that often saw ships captured, re-crewed, and thrown back against their pervious owners. Released in 2012 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the outbreak of the war, this is a timely look at a small, freshwater naval war.

American Heavy Frigates 1794–1826
American Heavy Frigates 1794–1826

Author: Mark Lardas

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-10-20

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1782005226

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By 1805 the 44-gun frigate was probably viewed as a failed experiment whilst the 38-gun frigate was viewed as the vessel of the future. Ten years later every navy was building 44-gun frigates and today it is viewed as the symbol of the Napoleonic-era cruiser. This remarkable transformation resulted from the performance of three ships – the Constitution, United States, and President – 44-gun frigates built for the United States Navy between 1794 and 1799. Their victories in the naval War of 1812, as well as their performance against the Barbary Pirates, caught the imagination of the world – and spurred all navies into re-examining the class.

Nelson's Navy
Nelson's Navy

Author: Brian Lavery

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1472841352

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The perfect guide to Nelson's Navy for all those with an interest in the workings of the great fleet.

Warships of the Napoleonic Era
Warships of the Napoleonic Era

Author: ROBERT GARDINER

Publisher: Naval Institute Press

Published: 2011-08-15

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1612519679

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Between 1793 and 1815 two decades of unrelenting naval warfare raised the sailing man of war to the zenith of its effectiveness as a weapon of war. Every significant sea power was involved in this conflict, and at some point virtually all of them were arrayed against Great Britain. A large number of enemy warships were captured in battle and the Admiralty ordered accurate drafts to be made of many of these prizes. Consequently, ships from the navies of France, Spain, the United States, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, as well as from Britain, were illustrated by an unprecedented variety of paintings, drawings, models or plans.

A Brief History of Fighting Ships
A Brief History of Fighting Ships

Author: David Davies

Publisher: Constable

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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This introduction to the years of the Napoleonic wars (1793 to 1815) tells the story of one of the keys to that great conflict, the Ship of the Line - the deadly battleships that played such a vital role in the battles. The author describes the ships' construction and armaments, the daily life of the men who served and the problems faced by commanders of the time in battles that include the Glorious First of June, the Battle of the Nile and Trafalgar.

The Billy Ruffian
The Billy Ruffian

Author: David Cordingly

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2004-10-04

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 158234468X

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A portrait of a British warship that played a key role during the wartime years of the Napoleonic era describes the ship's service in three crucial sea battles--the Glorious First of June (1794), the first action against revolutionary France; the 1798 battle of the Nile; and the battle of Trafalgar (1805)--as well as its role in Napoleon's ultimate surrender. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.