Three Greenwich Built Ships - Softcover

Ramzan, David C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144560096X ISBN 13: 9781445600963

Publisher: Amberley Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Greenwich, the nautical centre of the world was also once part of the area of Southbank in London, which was the centre of British shipbuilding. David Ramzan looks at the development of Greenwich and Deptford, discussing their extensive shipbuilding past through the history of three ships, from their planning through to their final voyages. Although less well-known, these three ships have a remarkable history involving sea battles, journeys of discovery and record breaking voyages. They were the East Indiaman Princess Louisa, the iron clipper Hallowe'en, and the Royal Naval frigate Dolphin. Profusely illustrated, the book tells the story of three ships, similar to so many, and tells of their design, construction and use and gives an insight into London's maritime history.

About this title

Product Description:

In addition to the Royal Naval Hospital and later College, the shipyards established at Deptford and Woolwich in the 16th century made the area of Greenwich the most important nautical centre in the world. This book tells the story of maritime Greenwich and the age of sail through the careers of three ships built there: an East Indiaman of the 1730s, a Royal Navy vessel of the 1750s and an iron clipper of the 1870s.

About the Author:

David Ramzan is a well-known author from South London, whose latest book for Amberley was on his beloved Charlton Athletic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 144560096X
• ISBN 13: 9781445600963
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192