• 24-Gun Frigate Pandora Anatomy of the Ship - The 'Anatomy of the Ship' series aims to provide the finest documentation of individual ships and ship types ever published. What makes the series unique is a complete set of superbly executed line drawings, both the conventional type of plan as well as explanatory views, with fully descriptive keys. These are supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.
• 44-Gun Frigate USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides" - 44-Gun Frigate USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides".
• 100-Gun Ship Victory Anatomy of the Ship - Forever associated with Nelson's last battle at Trafalgar, Victory is one of the most famous ships of all time. An example of the ultimate sailing warship--the three-decker First Rate--Victory was the most popular and successful 100-gun ship of the period, the flagship of half a dozen famous admirals. A pictorial section contains numerous clear photographs emphasizing close-up and on-board views of ship equipment and spaces. Three hundred perspective and three-view drawings, with fully descriptive keys, illustrate every detail of the ship, including hull construction, masts and yards, armament, rigging, decoration and fittings. These accurate and totally comprehensive drawings offer ship buffs, historians, and model makers a full view of the ship and her position in the development of the First Rate.
• Aircraft Carrier Victorious - This book is largely a series of professional drawing of the ship (122 pages), combined with photographs (15 pages). In addition there is a narrative description of the construction, modifications, and action life of the ship which served for more than 30 years and went through numerous refits as the planes became heavier and faster.
• Anatomy of Nelson's Ships - Details abound in this marvelous book by an author steeped in his subject. I felt as if he had been on the ways at the time of building and relating his observations, but from the viewpoint of an educating master of this complex subject. I thoroughly enjoyed every page and can use the details provided to better my own modeling skills. If you enjoy detail and want to read about it from the pen of a master of his subject, buy this book today!
• ARMED TRANSPORT BOUNTY - This revised edition features accurate, visually exciting and totally comprehensive drawings. In addition to these, a color representation of Bounty on the jacket provides a useful painting guide, on the back of which is a beautifully folded large scale plan of the ship. The 'Anatomy of the Ship' series aims to provide the finest documentation of individual ships and ship types ever published. What makes the series unique is a complete set of superbly executed line drawings, both the conventional type of plan as well as explanatory views, with fully descriptive keys. These are supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.
• At Close Quarters: PT Boats in the United States Navy - Bulkley provides a wealth of facts about these motor torpedo boats, whose vast range of operation covered two oceans as well as the Mediterranean and the English Channel. Although their primary mission was to attack surface ships and craft close to shore, they were also used effectively to lay mines and smoke screens, to rescue downed aviators, and to carry out intelligence and raider operations. The author gives special attention to the crews, paying well-deserved tribute to their heroism, skill, and sacrifice that helped to win the war. 604 pages. 109 photographs. 7 maps.
• Battleship Bismarck: Anatomy of the Ship - Most of the book, however, is composed of drawings, hundreds of drawings showing every aspect of the ship. Even the inside of the books dust jacket is used for a large outline drawing. It's a beautiful book.
• Books on Modeling Ships - various books designed just for the ship modeler.
• Boat and Ship Coloring Books - From Pirates to Seamonsters, great for the little ones.
• Building The Wooden Fighting Ship - This is a wonderfully illustrated book on the building of the HMS Thunderer, a 74-gun British ship-of-the-line. Moore and Dodds have researched the extensive actual records still available from the construction of this vessel. Readers are taken through every process of construction, from wood selection to launching. Beautifully rendered, accurate line drawings and period draughts are a bonus. There is at least one black and white picture on each page to clarify an easily read text. If you build model ships or are interested in the art of naval shipbuilding at its peak, read this book!
• CAPTAIN COOK'S ENDEAVOUR - With over 200 perspective and 3-view drawings, accompanied by in-depth descriptive keys. Features accurate, visually exciting and totally comprehensive drawings. In addition to these, a color representation of Endeavor on the jacket provides a useful painting guide, on the back of which is a beautifully folded large scale plan of the ship.
• Destroyer Campbeltown - This book contains the best plans of flushdecker as I found. I suggest this book for all modelers. Personally I make a good model from this plans. Some very good quality photos included in this book are very useful too. Based on plans of early version of Campbeltown You can make model of almost all fourpipers as You want.
• Fairmile 'D' Motor Torpedo Boat: Anatomy Of The Ship - The Fairmile Type D torpedo/gun boat was the most heavily armed coastal vessel regularly employed by Allied forces in World War II. With a top speed of 31 knots and an 80-ton displacement, the boat was a potent force in protecting littoral waterways and was tasked with performing anti-submarine and mine warfare operations. This heavily illustrated volume covers the development, armament, and specifications of the Type D as well as all of the principle design variations, including long-range air-sea rescue craft. First published in 1985 and back by popular demand, this reprint contains a new fold-out large-scale plan of the Fairmile on the reverse of the book jacket. 324 photographs and illustrations.
• Forgotten Fleet: The Mothball Navy - A handsomely illustrated history of the U.S. Navy's mothball fleet, this book takes a rare look at the so-called fleet behind the fleet, from the end of World War II to the present. Through brief ship histories and photographs of the ships and shipyards where they were laid up, the author tells the story of how these warships were paid off and preserved, how some were reactivated, and how most left the reserve fleet to be broken up. Additional photos of the ships in action remind readers that forgotten though they were while in mothballs, many had made their marks on history."--
• Imperial Japanese Navy Aircraft Carriers 1921-45 - The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.
• Modern U.S. Navy Destroyers - Readers are treated to up-close views of each of the U.S. Navy's three current destroyer classes. Each types origins, armaments, and battle histories are accompanied by specification tables and exclusive color photography. In addition, there are views of bridges, control rooms, berthing areas, ammunition magazines, and control rooms.
• Pirate Ship 1660-1730 - This title redresses the imbalance, conducting a detailed exploration of the wide variety of pirate vessels that sailed the high seas during the 'golden age' of piracy (1690–1730), from gun-bristling warships to smaller craft such as sloops, brigantines and early schooners. It incorporates the latest archaeological evidence to produce a fascinating account of these vessels, detailing their origins, development and tactical engagement. Packed with contemporary illustrations and superbly detailed color artwork, the ships of the 'golden age' are brought vividly to life.
• SHIPS OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS : Anatomy of the Ship - Many years of research by Jose Martinez-Hidalgo and his successors into the Naos and caravels of the 15th and 16th centuries has allowed a whole new insight into the design and construction of the famous ships of Columbus. The Anatomy of the Ship series provides the finest documentation of individual ships and ship types ever published. What makes the series unique is a complete set of superbly executed line drawings, both the conventional type of plan as well as explanatory perspective views, with fully descriptive keys.
• Spanish Galleon 1530-1690 - During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels is covered. The author also examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action.
• Type XXI U-Boat - once again, the information is very technical, very detailed and, by all accounts, very accurate. Under the first main heading "General arrangement and external appearance" we have drawing after drawing showing every aspect of the Type XXI in 1944 itemizing each of the slight changes made as the vessel evolved throughout the planning and design process. Not only is the entire hull shown in both elevation, plan and cross-section, there are individual close-ups showing different aspects of the bridge layout and deck gun configurations. Then everything is repeated for the internal features both longitudinally and by cross section before concluding with a close examination of the conning tower and Junkers air compressor. Finally the book includes the internal arrangements and main deck plans of the "Wilhelm Bauer" - the only Type XXI submarine to have been restored and which is on display in Bremerhaven.
• Warship Boneyards - Just as the U.S. Air Force sends obsolete warbirds to the Arizona desert for storage and disassembly, the U.S. Navy maintains a number of harbors for its obsolete vessels. This collection gives enthusiasts an admiral's tour of the naval storage harbors in Philadelphia, Norfolk, Pearl Harbor, and Bremerton, Washington, as well as the once-proud fighting vessels awaiting reassignment, sale, or the cutting torch. Author Kermit Bonner takes readers through the entire disassembly process from start to finish, describing in detail how these surplus cruisers, submarines, destroyers, and aircraft carriers are scrapped, including more complex processes involving nuclear submarines.

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