Very Special Ships: Abdiel-Class Fast Minelayersof World War

Very Special Ships: Abdiel-Class Fast Minelayersof World War Two

Very Special Ships is the first full-length book about the Abdiel-class fast minelayers, which were considered the fastest and most versatile to serve in the Royal Navy during World War II. This book spans the scope of the class from alpha to zulu as they operated in many roles, most famously as blockade runners to Malta, transporting items as diverse as ammunition, condensed milk, gold, and VIPs. To provide a complete picture of this important class of ships, Very Special Ships examines the origin and history of the minelayers, describes the design and construction of each ship in the class, details the operational history of the ships during World War II, and concludes with the post-war careers of the surviving ships.
Country USA
Brand US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 120 b/w drawings and photos, and 24 colo
ReleaseDate 2015-11-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781848322356

Country	USA
Brand	US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer	Naval Institute Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	120 b/w drawings and photos, and 24 colo
ReleaseDate	2015-11-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781848322356

Very Special Ships: Abdiel-Class Fast Minelayersof World War Two