The Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 (Anatomy of the Ship) [Hardcover]

Peter Goodwin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1990 | Series: Anatomy of the Ship

Built as a floating siege engine able to withstand the recoil of shell-firing mortars, the "Granado was one of twelve bomb vessels supplementing the depleted British fleet at the outbreak of the War of Jenkins' Ear in 1739. This book begins with a brief description of the development of bomb vessels, from the early "galiote a "bombe built in 1682 to the World War II monitors used for coastal bombardment, and continues with an in-depth description of the Granado, a summary of the ship's career, and more than 250 detailed illustrations. The book also provides insights into fictional hero Jack Aubrey's first command, the "Sophie, a 14-gun brig-sloop with a quarterdeck and stern windows. First published in 1989, this reprint includes a new fold-out large-scale plan on the reverse of the book jacket.

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"Conway's Anatomy of the Ship series has a deservedly high reputation among historians and modelmakers." - Maritime Heritage" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Peter Goodwin is widely acknowledged as one of the leading writers on the sailing warship. His published titles include the classic The Construction and Fitting of the Sailing Man of War (Conway, 1990), The Naval Cutter 'Alert' (in the Conway Anatomy of the Ship series) and the acclaimed Nelson's Ships: A Comprehensive History of the Vessels In Which he Served 1771-1805 (Conway, 2002). He is Keeper and Curator of HMS Victory, in HM Naval Base Portsmouth, and lives in Southsea, Hants. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 125 pages
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press (January 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870211781
• ISBN-13: 978-0870211782
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,725,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A short look at The Bomb Vessel Genado, June 27, 1997

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This review is from: The Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 (Anatomy of the Ship) (Hardcover)

In keeping with the tradition of excellence that the Anatomy of the Ship series has set, this title shines as brightly as it's shipmates. The research is obviously top-rate, covering the development and life of the ship in question. Of particular use to modelers, for whom the series was origionally intended, the illustrations and line drawings cover every aspect of the ship. Included are a full set of draughts, rigging and sail plans, deck arrangement, and virtually every other detail in the ship. This enables the construction of a masterpiece, if that's what you're looking to do, otherwise it makes for a very interesting look into the history and construction of an unique naval vessel.

If you're a naval history buff, a modeler, or a lover of ships in general, this book should definitely be on your 'must-own' list

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another collectable, July 8, 2001

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This review is from: The Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 (Anatomy of the Ship) (Hardcover)

One of twelve vessels built as a weapons platform for the Royal Navy to besiege costal towns. The vessels carried two huge mortars, and, as Tomahawk cruise missiles are used today, the bomb vessel was used in the fleet for specific purpose. As it typical with this series, it depicts a famous ship, and in this, Goodwin is lavish in his history (he is really surpassed by no one in regards to British naval history apart from LAVERY). Excellent photos of a model from the National Maritime Museum and line drawing details that are really wonderful and very comprehensive. All the frames and beam are depicted, planking, masts, rigging and sail usage. This is a wooden ship, scratch modeller's, dream.