Small Craft Navies by Christopher Chant

This invaluable reference book consists of two sections:

The first examines the orgins of the type from Lightning on, highlighting the improtant catalytic effects of the world wars on design and in developing the concepts and tactics their deployment.

The second half of the book provides a technical directory to more than 100 designs - every type currently currently serving world-wide.

Hardback, 1992, 160pages, new in very good condition