The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World, 2000-2001: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems

This biennially updated reference on the world's naval and paranaval forces presents accurate and timely data about the composition of the afloat, coastal defense, and aviation arms of about 180 countries and territories, as well as information about coast guards and other armed maritime government services. It contains not only details about the characteristics and capabilities of ships and craft ranging from giant aircraft carriers and ballistic missile submarines to small tugboats and launches, but also the retirement or transfer abroad of older warships. Ship classes within type are arranged from new to old. Extensively illustrated with photographs and drawings, 90 percent of which are new to this edition. Edited by A.D. Baker III, columnist for the Naval Institute magazines and author of books on naval history and technology. Oversize: 9.25x12<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"...this well-researched, well-edited work of reference is a real bargain...essential reading." -- Marine News--Journal of the World Ship Society, May 2001