Description: Coastal Forces Vessels of the Royal Navy from 1865 by MP CockerWith its many naval around the world, the Royal Navy has needed defensive craft to protect it bases and for work in and around the coast.From the early wooden-walled steamships to coastal destroyers, the fleets of coastal vessels have grown to become a major part of the naval armoury. It was the wholesale introduction of the internal combustion engine in the early part of the twentieth century that saw the development of fast patrol craft and torpedo boats. These reached their zenith with the Fairmile MTBs of World War Two.Illustrated with over 200 images and diagrams, as well as full details and operational history of each type of vessel, this is the definitive history of the Navy's small craft. Maurice Cocker is a retired Naval Reservist who has written a series of books on the Navy's ships. This book has 256 pages and is approx. 6-3/4" x 9-3/4". All photos are of actual book. Shipped with USPS Media Mail or Global Shipping Program.
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Personalize: No
Type: Novel
Features: Illustrated
Book Series: n/a
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Book Title: Coastal Forces Vessels of the Royal Navy from 1865
Item Length: 8.9in
Item Height: 0.4in
Item Width: 4.9in
Author: Maurice Cocker
Format: Perfect
Language: English
Topic: Military / Naval, Military / General, Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publisher: Hi-Story Press The Limited, T.H.E.
Publication Year: 2002
Genre: Transportation, History
Item Weight: 22.6 Oz
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
