Author: WILMSHURST, EDWIN; ET AL
Title: Ships Monthly - the Magazine for Shiplovers Ashore and Afloat, November 1978 - the Irresistible Ark Royal (Part 1)
Description: U.K.: Waterway Productions Ltd, 1978. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. 48 pages. Features: Cover photo of the 'Dog' class motor tug Sheepdog; Photo inside front cover of HMS Nubian (F131); Full-page photo of the gunboat Hvass (P972) leading two tall ships in Oslofjord; On the Waterfront; Where to See the Big Ships; New Ship News; European Commentary; Tall Ships on Parade - Grand Finale to Sail Training Association 1978 races; The Irrisistable 'Ark Royal' - part 1 of 3 of this review of Britain's best-loved warship, whose career is now drawing to a close; Still in Steam - 'Empire Gull'; Maritime Diary; Guide to Ships of the Royal Navy (part 7) - Naval Tugs; Casualties; Ship Sales; Naval Review; Letters; Nice photo of the paddle tug Volatile at sea, black smoke belching, inside back cover. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Dog Class Motor Tugs, Sheepdog, HMS Nubian, F131, Hvass, P972, Oslofjord, Tall Ships on Parade, Ark Royal, Empire Gull, Royal Navy, Volatile, Naval Tugs. Good .

Keywords: F131 P972 Nautical Issues Military