Download or read book History of the World's Warships written by Christopher Chant and published by Book Sales. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fighting ships have always held our fascination. This book presents the complete historical spectrum from the most primitive fighting vessels to the most sophisticated mammoths in use today -- with full technical specifications and building histories. An excellent reference for marine warfare through the ages.