Containing lists of ships, establishments and Officers of the Fleet

In this readable and informative book, John Ballard tells the story of ten of the most significant ships in the Royal Navy.

This comprehensive reference work offers a detailed look at the history and organization of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines in the early 20th century. With extensive listings of officers and their service records, as well as detailed accounts of the Navy's various branches and divisions, this volume provides a wealth of information for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Whether you're interested in naval history, military strategy, or simply curious about the workings of one of the world's great seafaring powers, The New Navy List is a valuable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.

Despite the many celebrated victories of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars, the role of the Royal Navy should never be overlooked. The 'wooden walls' formed the country's first and most important line of defence, and ranged throughout the world to protect Britain's trade-routes and in support of the land forces and overseas possessions. This book covers the huge variations in uniforms not just in the Navy but the Royal Marines and Infantry regiments which served alongside naval crews. It also looks at the organisation, training and recruitment of the force and corrects a number of misconceptions regarding impressment and training.