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A Most Fortunate Ship: A Narrative History of Old Ironsides, Revised Edition
Tyrone G. Martin
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Description for A Most Fortunate Ship: A Narrative History of Old Ironsides, Revised Edition
Paperback. Num Pages: 421 pages. BIC Classification: JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 252 x 25. Weight in Grams: 771.
Called a definitive account when first published in 1980 and the winner of several book awards, this revised and expanded edition is available now for the first time in paperback. Tyrone G. Martin, the author, was captain of the USS Constitution during the nation's bicentennial celebrations. After decades of research and study, Martin was able to confirm that the innovative diagonal riders which ensured the frigate's long life were present at the ship's launching. He also provides details about the famous ship's participation in battles that have long been ignored or glossed over in official reports. Pictorial battle diagrams are ... Read more
Called a definitive account when first published in 1980 and the winner of several book awards, this revised and expanded edition is available now for the first time in paperback. Tyrone G. Martin, the author, was captain of the USS Constitution during the nation's bicentennial celebrations. After decades of research and study, Martin was able to confirm that the innovative diagonal riders which ensured the frigate's long life were present at the ship's launching. He also provides details about the famous ship's participation in battles that have long been ignored or glossed over in official reports. Pictorial battle diagrams are ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Annopolis, United States
ISBN
9781591145134
SKU
V9781591145134
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99-15
About Tyrone G. Martin
Tyrone G. Martin, Commander, USN (Ret.) was the first Constitution skipper since 1815 to be decorated for his command tour. He is the author of two other books, Undefeated and Creating a Legend, and numerous articles for such magazines as the U.S. Naval Institute's Proceedings and Naval History, and for American Neptune.
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