The Old Steam Navy: Frigates, Sloops and Gunboats, 1815-1855
By (author): "Donald L. Canney"
ISBN0870210041
ISBN139780870210044
AsinThe Old Steam Navy: Frigates, Sloops and Gunboats, 1815-1855
Original titleThe Old Steam Navy: Frigates, Sloops, and Gunboats, 1815-1885
In this, the first of two volumes on the 19th century's sailing steamships and the policies that produced them, the author has collated a range of documents, photographs and ship plans. This book provides an account of an era that saw the introduction of steam power and the first iron warships.