Argentine Cruiser. General Description and Running Instructions for "Vickers-Ricardo" Generator Engines.

Published by 1938 April, 1938

Seller: Anthony J. Simmonds - Naval & Maritime, London, United KingdomAnthony J. Simmonds - Naval & Maritime

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 5, 2011

Association member: PBFA

Condition: Used

£ 45.00

£ 10.75 shipping 
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

typescript, 54pp (text on one side of page), 11 figs (printed on 11 sheets), with additional advert inserted, large format (32.5cm x 20.5cm), original printed blue paper wrappers. AJS: In effect, a handbook for this type of generator engine and its use. This instruction manual was supplied to the Argentine Commission (for translation) as part of the ongoing work for the cruiser La Argentina, laid down in 1935 and delivered January, 1939, at a cost of 1,750.000. Jane's Fighting Ships 1947-48: La Argentina - Cruiser. (Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd). Displacement 6,000 tons. Dimensions: Length 510 feet (pp), 540 feet (o.a.) x 56.5 x 16.25 feet. Guns: 9-6 inch, 4-4 inch AA, 4-3pdr AA, 12-2pdr AA, 8-40mm AA. Torpedo tubes 6-21 inch (tripled). Aircraft: 2 Seagull Amphibians with 1 catapult.

Seller Inventory # 10957

Bibliographic details

Title
Argentine Cruiser. General Description and Running Instructions for "Vickers-Ricardo" Generator Engines.
Author
Vickers-Armstrong Ltd., Barrow-in-Furness.
Publisher
1938 April
Publication year
1938

Anthony J. Simmonds - Naval & Maritime

London, United Kingdom

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since May 5, 2011

Association member:

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Item14 to 45 business days5 to 10 business days
First item£ 10.75£ 19.95
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Paypal

Store description

We sell new, used and antiquarian books on all aspects of naval and maritime history. Bookshop open 10am-5pm Thursday-Saturday. Other times possible by prior arrangement. We also exhibit at specialist fairs, issue catalogues (both printed and by email), and are members of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association.

Specialty

Exploration., Travel, Yachting, Merchant Marine, Voyaging, Naval and Maritime History

Association member

  • Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association
Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Anthony J. Simmonds - Naval & Maritime

United Kingdom