Search Results: Titles starting with I from Naval Marine Archive

Ballantine Books, New York, 1997, first ed. x, 349 p. this manuscript discovered 1973 and has been translated by Edward Shaughnessy. the original Chinese is given opposite the translation. He has also added commentary.

Broadway, New York, 2008, first ed., xv, 348 p., [16] p. of plates ill. bw plates, maps, includes index. Very good/very good. The first official history of the legendary aircraft carrier that fought in World War II and Vietnam and continues to serve as a major air and space museum in New York City.

Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, 1987, 3rd imp. xvi, 324 p. : ill. b/w lines. photos, folded graph of displacement and curves in back pocket, includes an index. Very good. Covers such topics as ship geometry, properties of shipbuilding materials, stability, submarine hydrostatics, propulsion systems, and maneuverability. Heavy may require extra postage.

Sheridan House, 1980 edition, with a foreward by Boris Lauer-Leonardi. Very good/ good mylar,189 p.,bw illustrations - 145 rare photographs and drawings. Yachts during the time span from 6,000BC to the steam yachts of 1920's. Selections from yacht racing for the America's Cup and ocean racing. Heavy - require more postage.

Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, 1st US ed, 1988. 192 p. includes index, ill. b/w drawings and photos including colour section. Very good/very good - top corners slightly bumped. A unique compilation of technical data of these four Iowa class ships, the Iowa, New Jersey, Wisconsin and Missouri. The book is illustrated with the design diagrams and plans, also showing alterations during the build. The armament, electronics and machinery information is detailed. Book is heavy may require additional postage.

Arco, New York, 1975, vi, 253 p. : ill. (some col.), charts, facsims., maps (2 col.), plans, includes index ; very good, dj stained on back, mylar. The story of Brunel's 'Great Britain,' first vessel to embody all the elements of the modern ship in one hull; metal construction, steam-driven screw propeller, and large size aimed at good economics. The restoration of the ship. She was brought back to her birthplace, Bristol 125 years later.