The British have a seafaring tradition that dates from prehistoric times, and a wealth of material about the ships development, navigation, and the seaman’s way of life still survives. As there has been an increased interest in this nautical inheritance, this book has been written to provide an account of how ships have developed and features much of this fascinating information. It covers the early years of ships, sailing ships, warships, fishing vessels, pleasure boats…etc. and also features a gazetteer of historic ships and maritime museums. The numerous detailed photos illustrate these impressive historical ships and complement the informative text. For anyone interested in ships, shipbuilding, or maritime history in general, this great new book is the one source you will need.