Warren Berry Bücher

The late nineteenth century marked a transformative era in naval warfare, as the Victorian navy adapted to rapid technological advancements. The transition from wooden battleships to steel pre-dreadnoughts, powered by steam and equipped with advanced armaments, revolutionized naval design. Innovations like hydraulically operated turrets, electrics, and torpedoes contributed to the creation of formidable warships. This well-illustrated history explores the swift evolution of Britain's naval forces, which solidified its dominance on the global stage.

This chronological and thematic narrative assesses the financial, technical and political difficulties that had to be overcome before the Kennet and Avon river navigations were linked.