Ships of the Victorian Navy is a collection of 48 stunning Victorian paintings of Britain's most famous warships at that time - featuring such legendary names as HMS Dreadnought, HMS Inflexible, HMS Invincible, HMS Warrior and many more that helped keep the Union Jack flying over Britain's Empire.
Conrad Dixon, an expert on British naval history has provided an illuminating text to accompany each illustration and reveal the personal past of these fine old ladies of the sea. Enthusiasts will find a wealth of information within these pages standard displacements, length, construction, dates, armaments, speed, full Admiralty staff complements and many other details besides. The author has also included a fascinating final ingredient to bring the personalities of these supreme Victorian warships to life - intriguing details of their working lives. HMS Captain for example, is the only British armoured vessel to have been lost as a result of questionable seaworthiness with her designer. Cowper Coles being one of the several hundred men lost in the disaster.
This item is in Very Good condition. There is some coloring and marking of the page edges and cover. There is some very minor shelf wear. As usual, photos are of the item that you will receive.