The Portsmouth Dockyard Story
From 1212 to the Present Day
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding, History
| Author: | Paul Brown | ISBN: | 9780750989572 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | September 3, 2018 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paul Brown |
| ISBN: | 9780750989572 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | September 3, 2018 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
From muddy creek to naval-industrial powerhouse; from constructing wooden walls to building Dreadnoughts; from maintaining King John’s galleys to servicing the enormous new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: this is the story of Portsmouth Dockyard.Respected maritime historian Paul Brown’s unique 800-year history of what was once the largest industrial organisation in the world is a combination of extensive original research and stunning images. The most comprehensive history of the dockyard to date, it is sure to become the definitive work on this important heritage site and modern naval base.
From muddy creek to naval-industrial powerhouse; from constructing wooden walls to building Dreadnoughts; from maintaining King John’s galleys to servicing the enormous new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: this is the story of Portsmouth Dockyard.Respected maritime historian Paul Brown’s unique 800-year history of what was once the largest industrial organisation in the world is a combination of extensive original research and stunning images. The most comprehensive history of the dockyard to date, it is sure to become the definitive work on this important heritage site and modern naval base.
