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

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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

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.