Hardcover book, 207 pages, one illustration. Front cover of book has a colour image of a battleship. Frontispiece illustration: "There was a rending crash when the destroyer struck the submarine".fictionNaval novel.t.m. jones, naval history, children's fiction, world war ii

Index, ill, p.224.non-fictionAn enthralling account of of the way naval power has played in making America what it is today.united states navy - history, naval warfare - history

Index, ill, maps, p.250.A comprehensive compilation of pictures, maps and text of naval warfare in the 20th centurynaval warfare - history, naval strategy and tactics - history

The Nelsons Sixty Fours, an intriguing tale, how a Bendigo archaeological dig recovered an important part of early Victoria's naval heritage when the cannons were discovered on the cascades site. 73 pages with photographs, some in colour, a History Solutions publication in partnership with Fort Queenscliff Museum Assoc Inc.Dr Bob Marmion & Marilyn Townsendhistory, naval, hmvs nelson, history-victoria-naval-bendigo

A red hard covered book with gold and black title and illustration. 'Heroes of the United Service' by L Valentine with numerous illustrations. Fredericke Warne & Co, London & New York. C 1901. This volume covers articles of the exploits of a wide variety of British soldiers and sailors of all ranks. The aim of the author was to inspire the reader to be patriotic. Pages 256. Markings & Inscriptions: 'Presented by the Sisters of Mercy to Doris Kelly for general good conduct and proficiency as Dux of 5th class. The Convent of Our Lady of Mercy, Sandhurst Xmas 1901.'Page 38 contains a leaf -possibly used as a bookmarkL. Valentinehistory, naval, illustrated british history book

Index, ill, p.144.non-fictionDescribes the evolution of warships in the 20th century by vessel type.naval ships - history, warships - development

Ill, maps, p.159.non-fictionMotor torpedo boats in World War twonaval strategy and tactics, naval warfare - history

Index, ill, maps, p.251.non-fictionA history of naval warfare in World war one and two.naval warfare - history, navies - history - 20th century

The item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2135.3, 2137, 2147. The history of "HMAS Hobart 1938-62". Cardboard covering with HMAS Hobart at the top, image of Hobart centre, Naval Historical Society of Australia at the bottom, 76 pages plus introductions, written by L.J Lind and M.A Payne. Copy No 456 of 1000. books, history, naval

Booklet titled Wreck of the Corsair, S.S.Wauchope, S.S.Alert, by A M Robertson published by Nepean Historical Society.A.M.Robertsonhistory, naval, shipwrecks, victoria-point nepean- shipwrecks-corsair-wauchope-alert

H.M.A.S. Bendigo Corvette, by members of her ship's company. History of ship from building of ship in 1940.Foreword by Wally Eveshistory, naval, h.m.a.s. bendigo corvette, bendigo, h.m.a.s. bendigo, naval, w.w. 11

Index, ill, p.208.non-fictionAn informed analysis of current naval technology, the forms and functions of weapons and warshipsnaval art and science - history, naval strategy and tactics

Ill, p.320.non-fictionIllustrated and textual history by country of World War II fighting shipsworld war two - naval operations, navies - history - 20th century

Ill, p.160.non-fictionnaval conflict in World war Oneworld war 1914-1918 - naval operations, warships - history

Ill, p.271non-fictionWho was responsible for the design of the Admiral Popov, the circular Russian battleship that wouldn't steer straight? Why did Lord Ansonset out to circumnavigate the world with a crew of Chelsea pensioners? And how did the British cruiser HMS Trinidad manage to torpedo itself in the Arctic?marine accidents - history, naval art and science - history

Photograph, (colour) of plaque on stone wall with typewritten explanatory attachment: '' Plaque to honour the epic journey of seven Cornishmen who sailed on the small lugger 'Mystery' from Cornwall to Melbourne in 116 days in 1854-5'' (Captain Richard Nicholls with Job Kelynack, William Babcock, Richard Babcock,, Charles Boase?, F C Matthews, Lewis Lewis). Tonnage of lugger 16? Location of plaque unknown.history, naval, captain richard nicholls, mystery. captain richard nicholls.

Index, ill, maps, p.128.A history of battleshipsbattleships - history, naval art and science - history

Index, bib, ill, maps, p.192non-fictionThis book unveils the epic saga of power, international politics and the one upmanship that led to the titanic wars of the twentieth centurybattleships - history, naval art and science - history

the history of the Royal Australian Navy throughout various wars.australia. royal australian navy - history, australia - history, naval - 20th century

Index, ill, p.287.non-fictionA biography of Horatio Nelson - famed English Admiralgreat britain - history - naval - 19th century, admirals - great britain - biography

Arthur George Holley No 13556 enlisted in the RAN as a boy Sailor on 25.9.22 age 15 years. During his long career he served on or at the following postings; HMAS Tingara, Brisbane, Sydney, Cerebus (5 times), Canberra (2), Australia, Hobart, Townsville, Rushcutter. His main WW2 service was on HMAS Hobart 27.1.39 - 14.9.44. At discharge from the RAN on 17.10.45 he held the rank of Leading Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman. He was awarded the “Long Service and Good Conduct Medal”.Refer 2135.3, 2137, 2147. A younger brother was KIA in WW1, refer 2133.3.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A.G Holley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC". 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal."13556 A.G.Holley (medals 1 to 5) "13556 Able Seaman A.G. Holley R.A.N" (6th medal)medals, history, naval