Heritage of the Sea: Famous Preserved Ships Around the UK

by Peter C. Smith

The 21st century saw the naval power of Great Britain rise from that of an obscure island to that of a worldwide empire. British shipping and seamen dominated the globe for four centuries and the ships that explored the world and those which guarded them represent a unique treasure-trove of maritime history, unrivaled anywhere in the world. This book serves as an enthralling trawl through the heritage of the British shipping tradition, featuring images...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848846460
• ISBN13: 9781848846463
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.7" x 10.9"