Overview
Rule Britannia; Britannia rules the waves! This lavish volume explores more than 50 celebrated and accessible historic British ships—including replicas. Covering everything from the Navy and Merchant Sail to passenger ships and coasters, it offers a comprehensive history of each vessel’s design, construction, active service, restoration, and preservation. In addition to the featured entries, an appendix presents all of the necessary contact details and opening times of the National Historic Ships Register. Principal vessels include: Mary Rose, HMS Victory, Cutty Sark, HMS Plymouth, Oberon class submarines (Ocelot, Onyx, and Otus), Thames barges, and more.
Synopsis
Rule Britannia; Britannia rules the waves! This lavish volume explores more than 50 celebrated and accessible historic British ships—including replicas. Covering everything from the Navy and Merchant Sail to passenger ships and coasters, it offers a comprehensive history of each vessel’s design, construction, active service, restoration, and preservation. In addition to the featured entries, an appendix presents all of the necessary contact details and opening times of the National Historic Ships Register. Principal vessels include: Mary Rose, HMS Victory, Cutty Sark, HMS Plymouth, Oberon class submarines (Ocelot, Onyx and Otus), Thames barges, and more.