Modern ships of war

by Sir Edward J. Reed; Edward Simpson

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THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR, OCTOBER 21, 1805.—From a drawing by J. O. Davidson.

MODERN SHIPS OF WAR

BY

SIR EDWARD J. REED, M.P.

LATE CHIEF CONSTRUCTOR OF THE BRITISH NAVY