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An Introduction to British Ships in Indian Waters

by Richard Morgan
Part I – the East India Company’s Maritime Service Part II – Country Ships Part III – A note on Interlopers Part IV – The Marine Service Part V – Independently owned commercial (steam) Ships Appendix 1: Summary of information on Free Marine
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British Naval Captains of the Seven Years War

by A B McLeod
Far from the grand narrative of battles and campaigns, this book illuminates the everyday world and everyday thoughts of a generation of 18th-century naval officers.
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Churchill and Sea Power

by Christopher Bell
Based on extensive archival research, the book debunks many popular and well-entrenched myths surrounding controversial episodes in both World Wars, including the Dardanelles disaster, the Norwegian Campaign, the Battle of the Atlantic, and the devas
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Citizen Sailors

by Glenn Prysor
Drawing on hundreds of contemporary diaries and letters, along with memoirs, oral history and official documents, this is the first definitive history of the Royal Navy in the Second World War.
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Forgotten Sacrifice

by Michael Walling
Author Mike Walling captures the convoy's bitter essence and reveals a timeless tale of determination, heroism, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit.
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Frigates, Sloops & Brigs

by James Henderson
Originally published in two volumes, this book is a bargain for all who want the factual low-down on the Brylcreem Boys of Nelson's navy.
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Guide to the Naval Records in The National Archives of the UK

by Randolph Cock and N A M Rodger (eds)
While naval warfare is one of the most popular subjects of research in The National Archives, readers are frequently frustrated in their search for information, and a high proportion of the relevant records are seldom consulted.
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In the Hour of Victory

by Sam Willis
Using letters written by Britain's Admirals, Captains, Surgeons and Boatswains in the midst of the seven major fleet battles between 1794 and 1815 Sam Willis retells the story of the naval triumphs that made Britain great.
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Jack Tar

by Roy & Lesley Adkins
Using personal accounts this recreates the life of the ordinary seamen serving in Nelson's Navy. If you are looking to understand more about the lives of ancestors who served in Nelson's Navy this is a great resource.
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Naval Wives & Mistresses

by Margarette Lincoln
An innovative study of naval women in the second half of the 18th century who stayed at home while their men went to sea.
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