British Warships Of The Second World War Detailed In The Original Builders' Plans (2017) By John Roberts
 
This volume reproduces a representative selection of official plans depicting the main types of warship with which the Royal Navy fought World War II.
 
Carefully chosen from the incomparable collection at the National Maritime Museum, these range from battleships and fleet aircraft carriers, through cruisers, destroyers and submarines, to examples of the vast array of specialist vessels built during the war. Concentrating on "as-fitted" drawings which show the warships as they first entered service, this collection offers an unprecedented wealth of details of some of the Royal Navy's most famous ships. It also documents how their appearance changed over time.
 
Printed in full colour to highlight the modifications, alterations and additions that appear in different shades of ink and wash. With text and detailed individual captions by one of the leading experts in the field, this book offers insight into the warship design process. It explains for the benefit of ship modelers and technical historians which types of plans contain the most valuable information.
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
176 pages
In Good Condition