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Frigates, Sloops & Brigs (Paperback) Loot Price: R533
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Frigates, Sloops & Brigs (Paperback): James Henderson

Frigates, Sloops & Brigs (Paperback)

James Henderson

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Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops and brigs of the Royal Navy, they performed a vital function.rnrnGenerally commanded by ambitious young men, these were the ships that could capture enemy prizes and earn their officers and men enough prize-money to set them up for life. The fictional characters Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey hardly surpassed some of the extraordinary deeds of derring-do and tragedy described in these pages. rnOriginally published in two volumes, this book is a bargain for all who want the factual low-down on the Brylcreem Boys of Nelson's navy.

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Imprint: Pen & Sword Maritime
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: May 2011
First published: July 2011
Authors: James Henderson
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 978-1-84884-526-8
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Naval forces & warfare
Books > Humanities > History > European history > 1750 to 1900
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles
Books > History > European history > 1750 to 1900
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Maritime history
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
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LSN: 1-84884-526-X
Barcode: 9781848845268

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