Maritime Portsmouth
Title | Maritime Portsmouth PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Brown |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 242 |
Release | 2016-03-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750968710 |
For three centuries Portsmouth has been the leading base of the Royal Navy but the naval heritage of its port can be traced back to the Roman invasion of Britain. From the Roman walls of Portchester to the best-preserved Georgian dockyard in the world and the illustrious HMS Victory, Portsmouth is amongst the most important naval sites in the world.This fascinating book, in its new and fully revised edition, focuses on the history and present status of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as well as the magnificent ships Victory, Warrior and Mary Rose that have been preserved and are now on display at Portsmouth. Drawing on impressive original research and illustrated by a host of colourful photographs, author Paul Brown has created a concise and helpful guide to the key maritime attractions in Portsmouth and Gosport, including the Submarine Museum, the sea forts, the Gunwharf and the commercial port.
Maritime Portsmouth
Title | Maritime Portsmouth PDF eBook |
Author | Dr Paul Brown |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 283 |
Release | 2016-03-10 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0750968710 |
For three centuries Portsmouth has been the leading base of the Royal Navy but the naval heritage of its port can be traced back to the Roman invasion of Britain. From the Roman walls of Portchester to the best-preserved Georgian dockyard in the world and the illustrious HMS Victory, Portsmouth is amongst the most important naval sites in the world. This fascinating book, in its new and fully revised edition, focuses on the history and present status of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as well as the magnificent ships Victory, Warrior and Mary Rose that have been preserved and are now on display at Portsmouth. Drawing on impressive original research and illustrated by a host of colourful photographs, author Paul Brown has created a concise and helpful guide to the key maritime attractions in Portsmouth and Gosport, including the Submarine Museum, the sea forts, the Gunwharf and the commercial port.
Maritime Portsmouth
Title | Maritime Portsmouth PDF eBook |
Author | Richard M. Candee |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 196 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9780915819386 |
"Presents the Joe and Jean Sawtelle collection of historical maritime art and other local objects of the New Hampshire seacoast region. Narratives included, it covers the coordinated exhibits of maritime and Portsmouth-related items to appear in dual exhibitions of the Sawtelle Collection in galleries at the Discover Portsmouth Center and the Portsmouth Athenaeum during the summer of 2011"--Provided by publisher.
The Portsmouth Dockyard Story
Title | The Portsmouth Dockyard Story PDF eBook |
Author | Dr Paul Brown |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 558 |
Release | 2018-09-24 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0750989572 |
From muddy creek to naval-industrial powerhouse; from constructing wooden walls to building Dreadnoughts; from maintaining King John's galleys to servicing the enormous new Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers: this is the story of Portsmouth Dockyard. Respected maritime historian Paul Brown's unique 800-year history of what was once the largest industrial organisation in the world is a combination of extensive original research and stunning images. The most comprehensive history of the dockyard to date, it is sure to become the definitive work on this important heritage site and modern naval base.
Portsmouth Naval Prison
Title | Portsmouth Naval Prison PDF eBook |
Author | Katy Kramer |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | 128 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 146711667X |
The Portsmouth Naval Prison, now vacant, sits on Seavey Island on the Maine and New Hampshire border. Discover its intriguing history and fearsome reputation. For over a century, "the Castle" or "the Rock," with its deceptively appealing exterior, has kept both visitors and New Hampshire residents in its thrall. Since its opening in 1908 to its decommissioning in 1974 and into the present day, myth and lore have surrounded this iconic building. For the 66 years it functioned, any prisoner who escaped was brought back dead or alive - or so it has been said. Although the prison's fearsome reputation is cemented in Darryl Ponicsan's The Last Detail, Portsmouth was a forerunner in many ways. Routine inside often reflected the latest advancements in the field. Yet, designed or deserved, the prison's legacy remains an intriguing mix of dread and redemption.
The Nautical Magazine a Journal of Papers on Subjects Connected with Maritime Affairs in General
Title | The Nautical Magazine a Journal of Papers on Subjects Connected with Maritime Affairs in General PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 660 |
Release | 1832 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Mercantile Navy List and Maritime Directory
Title | Mercantile Navy List and Maritime Directory PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 1062 |
Release | 1919 |
Genre | Ship registers |
ISBN |