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The Eyes of the Fleet: A Poplular History of Frigates and Frigate Captains 1793-1815
The Eyes of the Fleet A Poplular History of Frigates and Frigate Captains 17931815
Author: Anthony Price
The frigate, in its classical wooden sailing-ship form, was a fast scouting cruiser - "the eyes of the fleet", in Nelson's words. But the frigate was something much more that a mere scout - it was a true fighting ship, lightly built but heavily-gunned for its size, designed for every naval task short of taking part in the great set-pieces betwee...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780091746384
ISBN-10: 0091746388
Pages: 298
Edition: First Edition
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Publisher: Hutchinson
Book Type: Hardcover
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