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The Navy in the war of William III 1689-1697 : its state and direction Ehrman, John 1953 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(42)"16"

Pincher Martin, O D : a story of the inner life of the Royal Navy Taffrail (pseud) 1916 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.124

Imperial Russian Navy in photographs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries / V. Krestjaninov. Krest§ëiìaninov, V. ëIìA. 2013. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 355.49"1890/1916"(47)

History of the Indian navy (1613-1863) Low, Charles Rathbone, 1877 • BOOK • 5 copies available. 355.49(54)

An alphabetical record of British and allied Merchant Navy prisoners of war Germany 1939-1945 Brodie, N G ca1991 • PAMPHLET • 1 copy available. 940.547.2

and German occupied territories : imperial prisoners of war alphabetical list : section 9 Merchant Navy 1945 • PAMPHLET • 1 copy available. 355.257.72

Handbook of ordnance QFSA 120 mm naval mounting on oil tankers for the Chilean navy Vickers-Armstrongs Limited ca1930 • PAMPHLET • 1 copy available. 623.422.24:623.94

The modern Soviet Navy : an assessment of the USSR's current warships, naval capabilities and development 1979 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(47)

H-bombs & hula girls : Operation Grapple 1957 and the last Royal Navy Gunroom at sea /written and compiled "Published to coincide with the 60th anniversay of Britain's first successful thermonuclear bomb testing in the Pacific, H-Bombs and Hula Girls tells the tale of ten young men brought together through National Service in the Royal Navy and taking part in Britain?s top secret tests near Christmas Island. They experience at extremely close quarters what the world is told were three megaton H-bomb explosions, going on to show their country's flag in Hawaii, then around the South Pacific, and finally round all of South America. Theirs is the only British warship ever to sail directly from Port Stanley to Puerto Belgrano, mooring next to the Argentine flagship General Belgrano. H-Bombs & Hula Girls evokes the Cold War atmosphere of Britain in the 1950s and the race to secure the nation's place among the thermonuclear powers, but also paints the picture of a heterogeneous group of young men enjoying life-shaping experiences together: learning to be sailors, exploring island paradises, participating in three vast explosions, being their nation's goodwill ambassadors as they encounter completely different cultures, and here and there experiencing life-threatening moments and even having their hearts broken. This fascinating memoir of the last Royal Navy Gunroom at sea, crafted from journals, letters, and contemporary records, plus the wonders of hindsight, culminates in the surprising realisation that Operation Grapple may not have been quite what it seemed." --Provided by the publisher. 2017 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 623.454.8

The British navy past and present : a series of plates from water colour drawings Symons, W Christian (ill) 1905 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 355.353(42)(084.1)

The international seafarers' charter : a programme of post-war conditions for the Merchant Navy International Seafarers' Conference (1944 : London) 1944 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.61:331.82

Civilian seamen and the United States Navy, 1914-1924 : a record of inter-relations Collins, Nelson 1924 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 656.61.071(73)

New wants arising from the introduction of the Paixhans gun in the Royal Navy Stevens, J H 1838 • RARE-PAMPH • 1 copy available. 623.421.7:623.94

The story of the British Navy from the earliest times to the present day Chatterton, E. Keble-(Edward Keble), 1911 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(42)(091)

From imperial splendor to internment : the German Navy in the First World War /Nicolas Wolz ; translated "Describes how the Imperial German Navy, which had expanded to become one of the great maritime forces in the world, proved, with the exception of its submarines, to be largely ineffective throughout World War I. The inactivity of the great Imperial Navy caused deep frustration, particularly among the naval officers. Not only were they unable to see themselves as heroes, they were also ridiculed on the home front and felt profoundly humiliated. With the exception of the one sea battle at Jutland, their ships saw little or no action at sea. Morale collapsed to a point where, at the end of the war, the crews were in a state of mutiny. The order that forced the fleet to go to sea against the British in 1918 was driven by a sense of humiliation, but because the German sailors wanted no part in such madness it triggered a revolution."--Publisher description. 2015. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1914/1918"(43)

The Royal Navy in Eastern Waters : Linchpin of Victory 1935-1942. /Andrew Boyd "This is the compelling story of how the Royal Navy secured the strategic space from Egypt in the west to Australasia in the east through the first half of the Second World War. This contribution, made while Russia's fate lay in the balance and before American economic power took effect, was critical. Without it, the war might have lasted longer and decisive victory proved impossible. After the protection of the Atlantic lifeline, it was the Royal Navy's finest achievement - a linchpin of victory. The book moves authoritatively between grand strategy, intelligence, accounts of specific operations, and technical assessment of ships and weapons. It challenges established perceptions of Royal Navy capability and performance and will change the way we think about Britain's role in the first half of the war. It also emphasises that Britain was not acting alone in this period and it underlines the importance of the American relationship to Britain's eastern policy. Andrew Boyd argues persuasively that it was the Admiralty, demonstrating a reckless disregard for risks, which was primarily responsible for the loss of Force Z in 1941, not Prime Minister Winston Churchill as traditionally suggested. However regrettable, this loss was not a sign of fundamental imperial failure but rather a temporary setback, eclipsed by Britain's strategic success in securing what really mattered. He demonstrates how the Royal Navy recovered quickly - coming close to a British Midway off Ceylon against the Japanese in 1942. Superbly researched and elegantly written, this book adds a hugely important dimension to our understanding of the war in the East."--Provided by the publisher. 2017. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(42)

Winds of change : the history of the Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy 1967-1992 Crist, Charlotte D 1992 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(73)

Jews in the Merchant Navy in the Second World War : last voices /Martin Sugarman. "For those who served in the Merchant Navy in the World War II there has always been some resentment that they were disregarded as the 'forgotten 4th service,' yet the extremely dangerous job they did on the front line was crucial to the war effort. Their slow, vulnerable, and poorly defended vessels were open to attack by land, sea, and air as they carried essential cargoes and troops. Living conditions and weather were frequently appalling, and the pay was poor. Tens of thousands were killed outright or, if their ship was sunk, suffered terribly in open boats where survival rates were low. Aside from officers, for those sailing under 'the red duster' there were no glamorous uniforms, parades, badges, or attachment to historic regiments. Indeed, on leave they were often subject to abuse as 'not being in the forces' since nothing marked them out from civilians until the Merchant Navy lapel badge was created. Jewish participation was out of proportion to their share of the population. Many won awards, some were ships' masters, and the recruits came from all over the Commonwealth and Palestine, the latter being especially obscured. As Jews they were often subjected to racial discrimination from other crewmen. Sugarman details the 'hidden heroism' of these volunteers, their sacrifice, and the service they gave. Nothing has been written about Jews in the Merchant navy until now. This book is a tribute to them."--Provided by the publisher. 2018. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.545:656.61

Excellent observations and notes concerning the Royall Navy and sea-service Raleigh, Walter,-Sir, 1650 • RARE-BOOK • 2 copies available. 094:355

The state of the navy in 1907 : a plea for inquiry Civis 1907 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 354.71"1907"

Regulations in respect to the half-pay, appointment, and rank, of pursers of the Royal Navy Great Britain.-Admiralty 1814 • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 094:355.51

Mussolini's Navy : a reference guide to the Regia Marina : 1930-1945 /Maurizio Brescia. Brescia, Maurizio 2012 • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 623.82(45)"1930/1945"

Milag : captives of the Kriegsmarine : Merchant Navy prisoners of war Germany 1939-1945 Thomas, Gabe 1995 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.547.2(42:43)

Sea change : the battle for the Falklands and the future of Britain's navy Speed, Keith 1982 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 92Speed

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