In this readable and informative book, John Ballard tells the story of ten of the most significant ships in the Royal Navy.

The publication of this book sees the completion of a monumental work listing the technical details and career histories of every significant British warship be

The essential work, fully revised up to 2010 . . .This is the fourth fully revised edition of a book first published in 1970. This longevity is testimony to its

The essential historical reference on British warships—fully revised. “Right at the top of the ‘must have’ list . . . A book which will get much use ”