This practical handbook will be essential reading and reference for anyone who is keen to discover for themselves the secrets of our maritime past and of the crewmembers and ships that were part of it. What was a merchant seaman's life like in the past, what experiences would he have had, what were the ships like that he sailed in, and what risks did he run? Was he shipwrecked, rewarded for bravery, or punished? And how can you find out about an ancestor who was a member of the long British m... More Info
Product Code: BK6218
This concise guide to naval history and naval records is essential reading and reference for anyone researching the fascinating story of Britain's Navy and the men and women who served in it. Whether you are interested in the career of an individual seaman, finding out about a medal winner or just want to know more about a particular ship, campaign or operation, this book will point you in the right direction. Simon Fowler assumes the reader has little prior knowledge of the Navy and its his More Info
Product Code: BK6428
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The Crimean War is remembered for the heroism of Florence Nightingale, and the incompetence of the British high command. If your ancestor shivered outside Sebastool, fought in the Battles of Alma and Inkerman, or sailed with the Navy in the Baltic and the Black Sea, then this booklet will help you find out more about him.
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