The aim of Seaforth books is to produce the very best maritime books, whether they be narrative histories, definitive reference works, ship monographs or modeling books; and as well as reflecting the very latest research they are also designed and printed to the highest standards. Some have made significant contributions to the field, but we hope that all of them will make worthwhile additions to any collector's bookshelf.
For all our readers who have been following the latest superb series published in these pages by William Mowll, this volume is evidently an essential follow up. The excellent series of articles he has contributed to our magazine over the past years have been much appreciated by many modelers for the very high level of craftsmanship he has achieved in building the subject ships and in bringing to the fore advanced techniques in many aspects of their construction...
...This a book that will be appreciated by scale modelers of any standard, and also by anyone interested in the warships of the later Victorian period. It is a must for those of our readers who have enjoyed Will’s publications in our pages here.
Seaways' Ships in Scale, Summer 2018 – reviewed by Roger Marsh
For all our readers who have been following the latest superb series published in these pages by William Mowll, this volume is evidently an essential follow up. The excellent series of articles he has contributed to our magazine over the past years have been much appreciated by many modelers for the very high level of craftsmanship he has achieved in building the subject ships and in bringing to the fore advanced techniques in many aspects of their construction...
...This a book that will be appreciated by scale modelers of any standard, and also by anyone interested in the warships of the later Victorian period. It is a must for those of our readers who have enjoyed Will’s publications in our pages here.
Seaways' Ships in Scale, Summer 2018 – reviewed by Roger Marsh
This biography of Beatty is a definitive analysis of this complex man, written by a naval historian of impeccable credentials. Roskill substantiates the grandiose title in this work and we come away from the book with an appreciation of Beatty’s triumphs and tragedies, his character flaws and strengths and his intense personal feelings and disappointments. Perhaps he is, after all, The Last Naval Hero.
Australian Naval Institute, Tim Coyle
This biography of Beatty is a definitive analysis of this complex man, written by a naval historian of impeccable credentials. Roskill substantiates the grandiose title in this work and we come away from the book with an appreciation of Beatty’s triumphs and tragedies, his character flaws and strengths and his intense personal feelings and disappointments. Perhaps he is, after all, The Last Naval Hero.
Australian Naval Institute, Tim Coyle
Article: '[i]Conrad Waters assesses the long career of the Royal Navy Town class cruiser, which played a major role in World War II and outlasted her contemporaries[/i]'.
Ships Monthly, April 2018
Article: '[i]Conrad Waters assesses the long career of the Royal Navy Town class cruiser, which played a major role in World War II and outlasted her contemporaries[/i]'.
Ships Monthly, April 2018
This book by Robert Stern follows many other very good books by the same author. What would have happened if the naval treaties signed after WW1 had not taken place? We know most nations had some grandiose plans, but that collectively none could really afford them, nor for the naval race to continue. Naval officers wanted to ensure they were not left behind, yet understood that some sort of arrangement would have to take place because of the financial strife each nation was finding itself in with huge debts left over from the war. The result is well covered by the author as he discusses what was projected, what was feasible, and what actually transpired. It was a time of a great depression, of social turmoil following the war, yet remaining distrust of former enemies and allies alike. The book is extremely good reading and is highly recommended. I give it ★★★★★ stars for its readability and subject matter.
Malcolm Wright, Australian Maritime Artist & Author
This book by Robert Stern follows many other very good books by the same author. What would have happened if the naval treaties signed after WW1 had not taken place? We know most nations had some grandiose plans, but that collectively none could really afford them, nor for the naval race to continue. Naval officers wanted to ensure they were not left behind, yet understood that some sort of arrangement would have to take place because of the financial strife each nation was finding itself in with huge debts left over from the war. The result is well covered by the author as he discusses what was projected, what was feasible, and what actually transpired. It was a time of a great depression, of social turmoil following the war, yet remaining distrust of former enemies and allies alike. The book is extremely good reading and is highly recommended. I give it ★★★★★ stars for its readability and subject matter.
Malcolm Wright, Australian Maritime Artist & Author
Article: '[link=http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15913821.York_war_hero_features_in_book/]York war hero features in book[/link]' by Daniel Willers as featured on
York Press, 1st February 2018
Article: '[link=http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15913821.York_war_hero_features_in_book/]York war hero features in book[/link]' by Daniel Willers as featured on
York Press, 1st February 2018
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Period Ship Modelmaking
This new shipmodeller's manual explains in graphic manner how to build a small 1/16th scale model of the American privateer schooner Prince de Neufchatel. She was one of a new class of large, fast and seaworthy schooners that first made their appearance during the war of 1812. She had a short but notoriously successful career that earned her a permanent… Read more...
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The Littorio Class
For its final battleship design Italy ignored all treaty restrictions on tonnage, and produced one of Europe's largest and most powerful capital ships, comparable with Germany's Bismarck class, similarly built in defiance of international agreements. The three ships of the Littorio class were typical of Italian design, being fast and elegant, but also… Read more...
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ShipCraft 12: Essex Class Carriers
The latest volume covers the hugely important American carrier of the Second World War. Built in larger numbers than any fleet carrier before or since, the Essex class can claim to be the US Navy's most significant weapon in the defeat of Japan. Carrying up to 100 aircraft and capable of absorbing enormous punishment (not one was sunk), they spearheaded… Read more...
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HMS Victory
HMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy's achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year. As is the case for many historic ships, however, there is a surprising shortage of informative and well illustrated guides, for reference… Read more...
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ShipCraft 8: Fletcher Class Destroyers
The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, using scale plans to highlight differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers, then moves to an extensive… Read more...
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British Aircraft Carriers
This book is a meticulously detailed history of British aircraft-carrying ships from the earliest experimental vessels to the Queen Elizabeth class, currently under construction and the largest ships ever built for the Royal Navy. Individual chapters cover the design and construction of each class, with full technical details, and there are extensive… Read more...
