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This is the fifth fully revised edition of a book first published
in 1970\. This longevity is testimony to its enduring value as a
reference work - indeed, 'Colledge' (as it is universally known) is
still the first stop for anyone wanting more information on any
British warship from the fifteenth century to the present day when
only the name is known. Each entry gives concise details of
dimensions, armament and service dates, and its alphabetical and
chronological arrangement makes it easy to track down the right
ship (otherwise the Royal Navy's tradition of re-using the same
names can be misleading). This new 5th edition contains some 200
new entries and revisions to many older entries. These reflect the
demise of the post-Cold War ships as the Royal Navy was shrunk down
as part of the peace dividend, and successive defence reviews saw
the loss of significant ships classes such as the Type 42
destroyers, Type 22 frigates and the _Illustrious_ class carriers.
It is now being re-equipped in the face of new global challenges
and has seen the introduction of the _Queen Elizabeth_ class
carriers, the largest ships ever built for the RN; the Type 45
destroyers; and Type 26 frigates and new patrol ships which will
take on more global policing roles. Submarines should not be
forgotten and the Cold War S class and T class are being replaced
by the _Astute_ class submarines, and the deterrent role, presently
undertaken by the _Vanguard_ class, is to be carried forward by the
_Dreadnought_ class submarines. Also included are the new RFAs
which are increasingly taking on frontline operations to release
the small number of escorts to more combative roles. In addition,
there are updates to the Royal Australian, Canadian and New Zealand
navies which have programmes to introduce new destroyers, Arctic
patrol vessels, submarines and support ships. Since the death of
Jim Colledge, who was widely respected for his pioneering research
on the technical details of warships, his _magnum opus_ has been
updated, corrected and expanded with similar enthusiasm and
attention to detail by Ben Warlow, a retired naval officer and
author of a number of books in the field. Some press comments: "A
unique reference book which is the automatic starting point of
research on Royal Navy ships." - _Lloyd's List_ "This quite
invaluable reference tool ... " - _The Mariner's Mirror_ "The book
is absolutely essential in every naval historian's library." -
_Warship World_
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