Admiralty Regrets Author:Paul Kemp, A SUTTON "The Admiralty Regrets . . ." is the phrase used in countless official communiqus to announce the loss of one of HM ships. Here are the details of over 800 British warships (including those of the various Dominion and Commonwealth navies) lost this century in peace and in war whether as a result of grounding or a guided missile. In presenting t... more »he cases chronologically, the author also traces the development of naval warfare and weaponry this century.« less