THE DESTROYER CAMPBELTOWN (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Al Ross
Published by Conway Maritime Press
in 1990
ISBN: 0851775438
THE DESTROYER CAMPBELTOWN (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Al Ross.
Stock no. 1830005
1st.
1990.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The destroyer Campbeltown is not only famous for her part in the commando raid on the St Nazaire drydock in 1942, but is also representative of an important type. Built as the USS Buchanan (DD131), she was one of over 270 flush-decked destroyers put into service towards the end of World War I. A complete anatomy of the ship in words, photographs and drawings. Oblong format. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 127 pages. ISBN: 0851775438. A lovely copy!
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- Design history
- Service history: USS Buchanan/Service history: HMS Cambeltown
- General arangement and hull structure/Boilers
- Turbines/Steering/Ground tackle/Fire control/Sonar
- Searchlights/Gun armament
- Torpedo armament/Depth charges and projectors
- Ship's boats/Camouflage
- Alterations for the St Nazaire raid/Sources
- The Photographs
- The Drawings:
- A. General arrangements
- B. Hull construction
- C. Machinery
- D. Accommodation
- E. Superstructure
- F. Rig
- G. Armament
- H. Fire Control
- I. Fittings
- J. Ground tackle
- K. Boats
- L. Camouflage