Ashore and Afloat: The British Navy and the Halifax Naval Yard Before 1820

Julian Gwyn
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Ashore and Afloat tells the early history of the Halifax Naval Yard. From the building of the yard and its expansion, to the people involved in the enterprise, to the nuts and bolts of buying the masts and paying the bills, Julian Gwyn's history of the Halifax Naval Yard leaves no stone unturned. Dozens of illustrations and copious appendices, including a biographical directory, accompany this compelling history.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
Published: 06/29/2004
ISBN: 9780776605739
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d

Review Citations: Choice 04/01/2005 pg. 1462