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Before the Ironclad

Before the Ironclad

by D. K. Brown
Hardback
Publication Date: 01/11/2015

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In the massive revolution that affected warship design between Waterloo and the Warrior, the Royal Navy was traditionally depicted as fiercely resisting every change until it was almost too late, but these old assumptions were first challenged in this authoritative history of the transition from sail to steam. Originally published in 1990, it began a process of revaluation which has produced a more positive assessment of the British contribution to the naval developments of the period. This classic work is here reprinted in an entirely new edition, with more extensive illustration. Beginning with the structural innovations of Robert Seppings, the book traces the gradual introduction of more scientific methods and the advent of steam and the paddle fighting ship, iron hulls and screw propulsion. It analyses the performance of the fleet in the war with Russia (1853-1856), and concludes with the design of the Warrior, the first iron-hulled, seagoing capital ship in the world. The author presents a picture of an organisation that was well aware of new technology, carefully evaluating its practical advantage, and occasionally (as with its enthusiastic espousal of iron hulls) moving too quickly for the good of the service. Written by an eminent naval architect, Before the Ironclad is both a balanced account of general developments, and an in-depth study of the ships themselves. AUTHOR: D K BROWN had an eminent career as a warship designer with the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors. His highly-praised warship design series also includes 'Warrior to Dreadnought, The Grand Fleet, Nelson to Vanguard' and 'Rebuilding the Royal Navy'. He died in 2008. SELLING POINTS: * A new edition of a classic and sought-after book * An author whose name is synonymous with sophisticated warship commentary * The final volume in a superb series of five covering the era 1815-1960 250 images
ISBN:
9781848322585
9781848322585
Category:
Maritime history
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
01-11-2015
Publisher:
Pen & Sword Books Limited
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
289x245mm

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