British Battleships 1889-1904 : new revised edition / R. A. Burt.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burt, R. A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Battleships--Great Britain--History.

Battleships.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (352 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, 2013.

Summary:

This volume completes the reissue of R. A. Burt's magnificent three-volume history of British battleships, and it covers the pre-dreadnought era which has, in recent years, acquired a new and fervent following. In this new volume, the author presents full details of design and construction, armament, protection, machinery and performance, all backed up with accurate data tables listing design figures, trials results, and full particulars at different stages in the ships' careers. The history of each battleship is recounted, especially their major contribution in WWI, where they bore the brunt of the action at the Dardenelles, bombarded the Belgium coast, patrolled the North Sea and the Channel, reinforced the Italian Fleet, and served in East Africa, the East Indies and the White Sea. Most were extensively modified during the War and this variety has made them of special interest to the historian, enthusiast and ship modeler. With the addition of many new photographs from the author's massive collection, this new edition is a great addition to every naval library.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Copyright

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Royal Sovereign Class 1889 Estimates

Hood 1889 Estimates

Centurion and Barfleur 1890 Estimates

Renown 1892 Estimates

Majestic Class 1893 Estimates

Canopus Class 1896/7 Estimates

Formidable Class 1897 Estimates

Bulwark Class 1898 Estimates

Duncan Class 1898/9 Estimates

Queen Class 1900 Estimates

King Edward VII Class 1901/2/3 Estimates

Swiftsure and Triumph Purchase from Chile

Lord Nelson Class 1904/5 Estimates

Appearance Changes

Battleship Forts and Battleship Exterminators

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-61251-960-1

OCLC:

947056936