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FRIGATES OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS

by Robert Gardiner

Published by Chatham Publishing. 1st. 2000

Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. An in-depth history of the sailing navy's most popular and charismatic ship type at the height of its development as a warship. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 208 pages including index.

Small previous owner's label to front pastedown. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine and lightly scuffed to rear panel.

ISBN: 186176135X
Stock no. 1819324

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Contents

  • PART 1: DESIGN HISTORY
  • The Return to Moderate Dimensions, 1801-1804
  • The Barham Interlude, 1805-1806
  • War of Attrition, 1806-1812
  • The American Emergency, 1812-1815
  • Super Frigates
  • Preparing for Peace, 1812-1815
  • PART II: THE SHIPS
  • Construction
  • Design
  • Wartime Modifications
  • Armament
  • Performance
  • Frigates in Action

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