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THE LINE OF BATTLE: THE SAILING WARSHIP 1650-1840

Written by Robert Gardiner, Brian Lavery, et al
Published by Conway Maritime Press in 2004
ISBN: 0851779549

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Front cover

Cover of THE LINE OF BATTLE: THE SAILING WARSHIP 1650-1840 by Robert Gardiner; Brian Lavery;  et al

Contents

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • 1 The Ship of the Line
  • 2 The Frigate
  • 3 Sloop of War, Corvette and Brig
  • 4 The Fore and Aft Rigged Warship
  • 5 Fireships and Bomb Vessels
  • 6 The Oared Warship
  • 7 Support Craft
  • 8 Design and Construction
  • 9 Rigs and Rigging
  • 10 Ships' Fittings
  • 11 Guns and Gunnery
  • 12 Ship Decoration
  • 13 Seamanship
  • 14 Naval Tactics
  • Bibliography
  • Glossary
  • Index