About the Author

J J COLLEDGE was a noted naval historian and dedicated researcher and this book was his _magnus opus._ Since his death in 1997 the work of updating and revising the book has been taken on by BEN WARLOW, a naval officer in the Royal Navy for more than 40 years. He is a consultant editor to _Warship World_ and the author of more than 20 books on naval history.

Reviews

Ships of the Royal Navy should find a prominent place on the shelves of any self-respecting researcher. --Nautical Research Journal