The Confederate Steam Navy 1861-1865

The Confederate Steam Navy 1861-1865
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Publisher : Schiffer Military History
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ISBN-10 : 0764348248
ISBN-13 : 9780764348242
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Book Synopsis The Confederate Steam Navy 1861-1865 by : Donald L. Canney

Download or read book The Confederate Steam Navy 1861-1865 written by Donald L. Canney and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book-length study devoted to the vessels of the Confederate Navy, including all types used during the conflict: ironclads (both domestic and foreign-built), commerce raiders, blockade runners, riverine and ocean-going gunboats, torpedo and submersible vessels, and floating batteries. The book emphasizes the development, construction, and design of these vessels using, where available, original plans, photographs, and contemporary descriptions. The author describes these vessels in context with wartime conditions as well as with the transitional naval technology of the era. Over 100 vessels are detailed, including more than 30 ironclads, both American and foreign built. Over 150 illustrations are included, many of which have not previously been published. Also included is a section on steam engine technology of the era.


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