Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Varyl Begg. "In 1830 the 3 Decker, HMS Excellent, was moored off the North-West Corner of Portsmouth Dockyard. There, with her POrt Broadside pointing up Fareham Creek , she was destined to become the first Gunnery School and Firing Ship of the Royal Navy." Signed by the author on Front Endpaper. Included is a letter from Captain Wells referring to the autographed book. 247 Pages. Illustrated with B&W Photographs. Size: 8vo - over 7ž" - 9ž" tall. Seller Inventory # 000944

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Title: Whaley, The Story of H.M.S. Excellent 1850 -...

Publisher: Her Majesty's Stationery Office

Publication Date: 1980

Binding: Cloth

Condition: Very Good +

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

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