If that is the book by Silverstone it is one which I do have Eric, and very useful it is too.Originally Posted by DeRuyter
Rob.
If that is the book by Silverstone it is one which I do have Eric, and very useful it is too.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
No, he's talking about another book by Howard Chappelle of similar title which I need to look into more.
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Exactly. Excellent book and covers all designs and building programs from the Continental Navy through the end of the sailing era. I was lucky and got mine cheap a number of years ago (as you can see the dj is in bad shape).
Just picked it up for £13.50 second hand from Amazon.
Thanks for the Heads up Eric.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
Not bad on delivery either. It arrived today, so that should shut me up for a bit. Second hand but apart from that old book smell in perfect nick. Even has a plastic dust jacket cover.
Rob.
The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.
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