Abdiel-Class Fast Minelayers
Windsor, Berkshire, England: Profile Publications Ltd., 1973. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Wraps. Pagination is 25-48 plus covers. Fold-outs. Illustrations. This is number 38 of the Profile Warship series. Perhaps the scarcest title in this valuable and much sought-after series. The author had a long-standing interest in these vessels and went to great lengths to verity the true speeds attained, for the fast minelayers exploits are surrounded by myths and folklore. This profile shows that the speeds attained were roughly 37 knots, which was about 5-6 knots higher than contemporary British destroyers could manage in actual service conditions. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Abdiel-Class, Minelayers, Warships, Shipbuilding, Armaments, Latona, Manxman, Ariadne, Naval Operations, Technical Specifications
[Book #77965]
Price: $50.00