French Warships in the Age of Steam, 18591914 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781526745330)

This book is the first comprehensive listing in English of the over 1400 warships that were added to the official French navy fleet list between 1 January 1859 and World War I. It includes everything from the largest battleships to a small, armored gunboat that looked like a floating egg. The ships are listed in three separate parts to keep contemporary ships together and then by ship type and class. For each class, the book provides a design history explaining why the ships were built, substantial technical characteristics for the ships as completed and after major reconstructions, and selected career milestones including the fate of each ship.

Author: Stephen S. Roberts
ISBN-10: 152674533X
ISBN-13: 9781526745330
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Language: English
Published: 11/15/2021
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 6.10lbs
Size: 11.60h x 10.00w x 1.40d