Before the Ironclad Development of ship design, propulsion and armament in the Royal Navy, 1815-1860

1990 Conway UK, hardcover with dust jacket, 217 pages, illustrated. David K. Brown examines the transformation of British warship design from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the launch of HMS Warrior, focusing on the shift from sail to steam power and the development of iron hulls. Brown challenges traditional views by highlighting the innovative and scientific approach of the Royal Navy during this period, arguing that British ships and designers were more advanced and adaptable than often assumed ISBN 9780851775326 In very good condition.