Warship 2004 

Conway Maritime Press London 2004 ISBN 0851779484 Available in North America from Naval Institute Press

Conway continues to produce these superlative works on naval history. It is hard to imagine anyone interested in naval history is not enamored with these superb works which evolved over the years from the old Warship Magazine. 

The annual book format is much better than the magazine and this volume for 2004 does not disappoint. The book is profusely illustrated and contains numerous plans.

An example of the chapter titles should whet your appetite such as:

• Riddle of the Shells - examines the lack of success of Royal Navy shells up to and including Jutland
• Minelaying cruiser Pluton - French response to HMS Adventurer
• IJN Naniwa & Takachiho - built on the Tyne
• Armstrong's Contribution to the New USN
• A Century Long Dream Single Purpose Submarines of the Italian Navy 1892-2003
• Minelayer "Clas Fleming" - an early gas turbine ship of the Royal Swedish Navy
• Project 69: Kronshtadt Battlecruisers 
• The Dawn of Salisbury, Leopard & Whitby Class frigates
• The Ships Named Anzac
• World Navies in Review 2003-2004
• Notes and Book reviews
• The World's Worst Warships

This is one of the truly outstanding works of recent years. This reviewer eagerly awaits the next edition.

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