The 2003-2004 edition of this well-established annual publication offers a true feast of information on the design, development, and service history of the world's warships. Covering a diverse range of naval subjects, it features articles on the Clas Fleming minelayer of the Swedish Navy, a survey of Australian ships named Anzac, pumping and draining systems in the pre-dreadnought and dreadnought eras, the second part of Iain McCallum's history of the Royal Navy's ammunition problems in World War I, and much more. The work is rounded off with sections reviewing the naval year and the fascinating backwaters of warship history. Reviews of recent naval history books, videos, and websites are also included to provide a comprehensive overview of the naval year. 208 pages. 100 illustrations. Hardcover. 8 x 10 inches.

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