Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: French Warships in the Age of Sail 1786-1861

  1. #1
    Landsman
    UK

    Join Date
    Apr 2016
    Location
    england
    Log Entries
    6
    Name
    Richard

    Default French Warships in the Age of Sail 1786-1861

    Book Title:
    French Warships in the Age of Sail 1786-1861
    Author:
    Rif Winfield & Stephen S Roberts
    ISBN:
    978 1 84832 204 2
    Category:
    Reference
    Format:
    Hardback
    Summary:
    The Design, construction, careers and fates of the French navy between the years of 1786-1861
    In 1786 the French navy had just emerged from its most successful naval war of the eighteenth century, having frequently outfought or outmanoeuvred the Royal Navy in battle, and made a major contribution of American independence. The reputation of its ship's design and fighting skills never stood higher, yet within a few years the effects of the French revolution had devastated it's efficiency, leading to defeat after defeat. Find ships continued to be built, but under Napoleon's dynamic influence the navy never really recovered sufficiently to alter the balance of power. It was only after 1815 that the navy revived, espousing technical innovation and invention, to produce some of the most advanced ships of the Age.
    This book is the first comprehensive listing in English of these ships, follows the pattern set by the companion series on British ships in the Age of Sail in providing an impressive depth of information.
    It is organised by Rate, classification and class, with significant technical and building data, followed by career highlights and fates of each ship in every class.

    I bought this book and it is well recommended. Price was £50, but was £35 from Amazon

  2. #2
    Captain of the Fleet
    Captain
    UK

    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    South Glos
    Log Entries
    2,220
    Name
    Chris

    Default

    Just ordered a copy myself, Amazon UK selling now for £32

  3. #3
    Admiral of the Fleet.
    Baron
    England

    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Notts
    Log Entries
    22,273
    Blog Entries
    22
    Name
    Rob

    Default

    I'm right behind you Chris.
    Rob.

  4. #4
    2nd Lieutenant
    United States

    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    TX
    Log Entries
    806
    Blog Entries
    1
    Name
    Hugh

    Default

    That looks very interesting, shame the british ships book is so expensive here in the US!

  5. #5
    Captain of the Fleet
    Captain
    UK

    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    South Glos
    Log Entries
    2,220
    Name
    Chris

    Default

    Gloom, received my parcel, eagerly opened to find the jacket ripped, so back it goes. Mind you will take a quick peek

  6. #6
    Admiral of the Fleet.
    Baron
    England

    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Notts
    Log Entries
    22,273
    Blog Entries
    22
    Name
    Rob

    Default

    Mine is on its way so they can't palm me off with your ripped cover Chris.
    I also looked at the British books, and decided that they must wait until my bank account has recovered from Praag a bit more.
    Rob.

  7. #7
    Admiral of the Fleet.
    Baron
    England

    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Notts
    Log Entries
    22,273
    Blog Entries
    22
    Name
    Rob

    Default

    To conclude
    As you know Chris, as of this week I am now fully recovered financially,and have the books in question.
    Rob.

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •