This book traces the history of the British warship, shows how early vessels were used in battle, and provides detailed information about all ships including frigates, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. It includes very fine black and white cross-section profiles as well as larger, very colourful cutaway drawings throughout. This volume combines Archibald's The Wooden FIghting Ship in the Royal Navy and The Metal Fighting Ship in the Royal Navy, originally published separately. In addition to an informative and comprehensive text, there are 7 appendices full of extra detail...