Complete Encyclopedia of Steamships

This book comprises some 125 warship types, from the start of powered warship design to the modern giants of global power projection. The warships described here are illustrated by the celebrated technical artist John Batchelor, and their stories are outlined by the well known military and technical historian Christopher Chant. A number of stamps and rare photographs are also included to complete the illustration of these magnificent vessels and their place in history.Batchelor, John is the author of 'Complete Encyclopedia of Steamships ', published 2007 under ISBN 9789036617192 and ISBN 9036617197.