http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/feed/?f=23 Latest topics Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:25:45 GMT 10 http://i87.servimg.com/u/f87/12/87/25/71/shipba10.gif http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/feed/?f=23 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/g-s-beard-f13/g-s-beard-discussion-t15.htm Astrodene Only recently read these for the first time. A good read and fit in well with the genre but I think that's all I can say G S Beard Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:28:49 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/g-s-beard-f13/g-s-beard-discussion-t15.htm#15 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/g-s-beard-f13/g-s-beard-discussion-t15.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/c-j-sansom-s-new-novel-heartstone-t787.htm Parkman is the fifth in a series about a Tudor lawyer called Matthew Shardlake. Part of the novel takes Matthew to Portsmouth in the year 1545. The French fleet is waiting off the Isle of Wight and Henry VIII is in the city to see his navy fight off the invasion attempt. A very well thought-out plot has Shardlake aboard the Mary Rose during her last sortie. There is a wealth of detail about Henry's navy. The author visted Portsmouth and its Mary Rose museum during his research. It was interesting ... The Maintop Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:25:45 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/c-j-sansom-s-new-novel-heartstone-t787.htm#2220 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/c-j-sansom-s-new-novel-heartstone-t787.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/tudor-warships-t784.htm Astrodene Just came accross 2 books by Angus Konstam on Tudor Warships. Only in paperback but they look interesting. Tudor Warships (1): Henry VIII's Navy Tudor Warships (2) : Elizabeth I's Navy The Gunroom Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:10:35 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/tudor-warships-t784.htm#2213 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/tudor-warships-t784.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/band-of-brothers-t782.htm andrewstep So I have finally had a chance to read Band Of Brothers. I have to say that it confused me in it's style. Did anyone else feel like the book did not read in the same way as the other two Midshipman novels. I know it has been a long time between the writing of the first two and this one but it should have been a more coherrent feel. If you revisit a previously existing environment and character they should mesh. It's just a feeling and I wish I could be more specific. Did anyone else get ... Alexander Kent: Richard Bolito, Adam Bolitho Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:59:52 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/band-of-brothers-t782.htm#2210 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/band-of-brothers-t782.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/kalmar-nyckel-t548.htm Astrodene The Kalmar Nyckel is a replica of a Swedish vessel used to colonise the Delaware. More information at http://www.kalmarnyckel.org/aboutship.asp This is quite a good video of her although she is under motorised power at the time The Maintop Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:45:28 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/kalmar-nyckel-t548.htm#1304 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/kalmar-nyckel-t548.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/sailing-ship-images-t746.htm Astrodene To quote todays Old Salt Blog Be warned. If you are interested in sailing ships, do not click on the link below if you have anything important to do for the next fifteen or twenty minutes or possibly much longer. Here is a absolutely fantastic archive of roughly two hundred photos and drawings originally published in Life Magazine of sailing ships and sailors, primarily from the last days of commercial sail. The only thing that is a disappointing is that most photos are not titled and ... The Maintop Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:32:01 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/sailing-ship-images-t746.htm#2104 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/sailing-ship-images-t746.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/welcome-to-the-alexander-kent-discussion-t3.htm Astrodene Having been a Hornblower fan for years and wanting more this series filled a need. Over the years I have eagerly awaited the next book and having read it gone back to the start and read the series again. It's a shame the author published a timeline which forced him to kill Richard Bolitho off but at least he has started to fill in some of the gaps in his career with 'Band of Brothers' Alexander Kent: Richard Bolito, Adam Bolitho Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:52:57 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/welcome-to-the-alexander-kent-discussion-t3.htm#3 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/welcome-to-the-alexander-kent-discussion-t3.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/first-rate-the-greatest-warships-of-the-age-of-sail-t635.htm Astrodene First Rate: The Greatest Warships of the Age of Sail is available for pre-order. More info on the web site here]]> The Gunroom Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:47:04 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/first-rate-the-greatest-warships-of-the-age-of-sail-t635.htm#1708 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/first-rate-the-greatest-warships-of-the-age-of-sail-t635.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/admiral-s-log-t770.htm Astrodene The forum celebrates it's second anniversary today. Thank you all for your continued support. Admirals Quarters Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:52:27 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/admiral-s-log-t770.htm#2159 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/admiral-s-log-t770.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/city-of-adelaide-t187.htm Astrodene Found an interesting artice about another clipper like Cutty Sark which has ALMOST survived. The City of Adelaide became HMS Carrick. You can read the article here 'City of Adelaide' When you have read it open the spoiler to see it's current state Spoiler: There is also a site dedicated to saving the ship www.cityofadelaide.co.uk The Maintop Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:30:12 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/city-of-adelaide-t187.htm#239 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/city-of-adelaide-t187.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/dewey-lambdin-f31/the-invasion-year-t777.htm Astrodene The Inavasion Year. It is now available for pre-order. More info on the web site here]]> Dewey Lambdin Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:11:44 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/dewey-lambdin-f31/the-invasion-year-t777.htm#2184 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/dewey-lambdin-f31/the-invasion-year-t777.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/dewey-lambdin-f31/king-ship-and-sword-t241.htm Astrodene King, Ship and Sword, available early 2010]]> Dewey Lambdin Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:01:41 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/dewey-lambdin-f31/king-ship-and-sword-t241.htm#426 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/dewey-lambdin-f31/king-ship-and-sword-t241.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/the-road-to-samarcand-t57.htm Astrodene
I'm not going to include this one for the time being. Anyone read it or got a view?]]> Patrick O'Brian: Jack Aubrey Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:12:32 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/the-road-to-samarcand-t57.htm#68 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/the-road-to-samarcand-t57.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/douglas-reeman-t719.htm mako88sb I recently came across this book and found it a interesting read about the Royal marines and the natural reluctance to accept steam during that era: http://www.amazon.com/Badge-Glory-Royal-Marines-Saga/dp/1590130138/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t First of a series of 5, I guess it's the only one that would pertain to this forum. The rest seem to carry on with following generations. I'll probably hunt these down after finishing the M & C series. Alexander Kent: Richard Bolito, Adam Bolitho Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:13:38 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/douglas-reeman-t719.htm#1978 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/douglas-reeman-t719.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/the-four-days-battle-of-1666-t752.htm Astrodene Just came accross this book The Four Days' Battle of 1666: The Greatest Sea Fight of the Age of Sail by Frank L. Fox from a year ago. On 1 June 1666 a large but outnumbered English fleet engaged the Dutch off the mouth of the Thames in a colossal battle that was to involve nearly 200 ships and last four days. False intelligence had led the English to divide their fleet to meet a phantom threat from France and although the errant squadron rejoined on the final day of the battle, it was not enough ... The Gunroom Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:49:11 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/the-four-days-battle-of-1666-t752.htm#2122 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/the-four-days-battle-of-1666-t752.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/c-s-forester-horatio-hornblower-f3/the-hornblower-companion-t438.htm Borrelpeff Bought a second-hand hardback edition of this recently (the title seems to be hard to get new, certainly in the UK). Divided into two halves, the first gives details and historical background to each book, complete with diagrams and maps. The second is an informal narrative by CSF about how each of the books came to be written. It is a fascinating insight into the life of a very formal writer. He was taken seriously ill, and suffered one heart attack during the series, (which he had thought to ... C S Forester: Horatio Hornblower Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:21:13 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/c-s-forester-horatio-hornblower-f3/the-hornblower-companion-t438.htm#989 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/c-s-forester-horatio-hornblower-f3/the-hornblower-companion-t438.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/c-s-forester-horatio-hornblower-f3/c-s-forester-hornblower-series-t2.htm Astrodene This series of books is where I started my interest in naval fiction. My father bought me one many,many,many.... years ago and i've been hooked ever since. Most of the copies I have are from the old mermaid series. It's just a shame there are so few of them. C S Forester: Horatio Hornblower Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:51:15 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/c-s-forester-horatio-hornblower-f3/c-s-forester-hornblower-series-t2.htm#2 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/c-s-forester-horatio-hornblower-f3/c-s-forester-hornblower-series-t2.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/welcome-to-the-julian-stockwin-discussion-t8.htm Astrodene I only recently purchased this series. It was a nice change to start from the perspective of a pressed seaman and then a 'tarpaulin' officer. Putting the first chapter of the next book at the end certainly whet's your appetite for what is to come. Julian Stockwin: Thomas Kydd Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:46:11 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/welcome-to-the-julian-stockwin-discussion-t8.htm#8 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/welcome-to-the-julian-stockwin-discussion-t8.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/nelson-s-hat-t740.htm Borrelpeff
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190421215014&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123]]> The Maintop Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:31:04 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/nelson-s-hat-t740.htm#2063 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/nelson-s-hat-t740.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/write-your-own-naval-fiction-t685.htm Borrelpeff
http://www.choiceofgames.com/broadsides/]]> The Maintop Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:47:18 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/write-your-own-naval-fiction-t685.htm#1877 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/write-your-own-naval-fiction-t685.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/is-he-the-best-of-course-he-is-unless-you-don-t-think-so-t404.htm Aeneas7c Hi there. Forgive me wading in to a forum where I was unknown until today, but I like the format you have here and would like to add to the discussion. I first came across Patrick O'Brian's work just after he died, although I had read plenty of CS Forrester before that, and for what it is worth I think O'Brian is an absolute master of historical fiction. His convincing attention to historical detail, his research scholarship into the period and his insightful characterisation all add ... Patrick O'Brian: Jack Aubrey Tue, 26 May 2009 21:44:23 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/is-he-the-best-of-course-he-is-unless-you-don-t-think-so-t404.htm#903 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/is-he-the-best-of-course-he-is-unless-you-don-t-think-so-t404.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/recreation-of-bligh-open-boat-voyage-t736.htm Astrodene Old Salt Blog about the completion of the attempt to recreate William Bligh's open boat voyage following the famous mutiny.]]> The Maintop Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:03:31 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/recreation-of-bligh-open-boat-voyage-t736.htm#2044 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/recreation-of-bligh-open-boat-voyage-t736.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/george-washington-s-great-gamble-t614.htm Astrodene James L. Nelson's latest non-fiction work George Washington's Great Gamble: And the Sea Battle That Won the American Revolution is now available for pre-order, due out on the 1st June 2010. It can be ordered via the website here In the opening months of 1781, after six years of grinding war, General George Washington feared his army would fail to survive another campaign season. The spring and summer only served to reinforce his despair, but in late summer the changing circumstances of war presented ... The Gunroom Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:04:48 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/george-washington-s-great-gamble-t614.htm#1597 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/george-washington-s-great-gamble-t614.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/seamanship-in-the-age-of-sail-t491.htm johnk Harland, John H. 1985. Seamanship in the Age of Sail: An Account of the Shiphandling of the Sailing Man-Of-War 1600-1860, Based on Contemporary Sources. Illustrated by Mark Myers. Naval Institute Press. http://www.amazon.com/Seamanship-Age-Sail-Man-War/dp/0870219553/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253169740&sr=1-1&tag=astrodene-20 This is an amazing and also pretty expensive book. About $116 new currently and not much cheaper used. I bought it a couple ... The Gunroom Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:40:19 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/seamanship-in-the-age-of-sail-t491.htm#1162 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/seamanship-in-the-age-of-sail-t491.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/victory-book11-t673.htm Astrodene
More info on the website at http://www.historicnavalfiction.com/index.php/book-title-index/v/1484-victory1]]> Julian Stockwin: Thomas Kydd Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:49:36 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/victory-book11-t673.htm#1844 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/victory-book11-t673.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alaric-bond-f26/true-colours-t648.htm Astrodene Good news for followers of this series. Book 3 will be titled 'True Colours' and is currently with the publisher so should be available sometime before the end of the summer. Alaric Bond Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:15:40 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alaric-bond-f26/true-colours-t648.htm#1753 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alaric-bond-f26/true-colours-t648.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/timmmynocky-the-sailor-cat-a-true-adventure-t722.htm kujakupoet Those of you have visited my website at picasaweb.com/kujakupoet will familiar with Timmynocky, the junior of our two cats here on the Kalmar Nyckel. We were at Harborfest in Norfolk, Virginia, when the following events unfolded. Timmynocky is normally allowed to roam free when we are in port. He knows how to find his way home and returns for food, which is provided to the cats only at scheduled times so we can secure them when it's time to leave. Timmynocky was allowed off his leash and ... The Maintop Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:14:45 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/timmmynocky-the-sailor-cat-a-true-adventure-t722.htm#1984 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/timmmynocky-the-sailor-cat-a-true-adventure-t722.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/an-interview-with-julian-t679.htm Astrodene Julian has kindly given us an interview ahead of the release of his new book 'Victory' You can find it on the website at www.historicnavalfiction.com/index.php/general-hnf-info/astrodenes-blog/1497-an-interview-with-julian-stockwin Julian Stockwin: Thomas Kydd Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:17:35 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/an-interview-with-julian-t679.htm#1862 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/an-interview-with-julian-t679.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/fireship-press-introduce-search-facility-t718.htm Borrelpeff
Further details at www.fireshippress.com]]> The Maintop Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:05:27 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/fireship-press-introduce-search-facility-t718.htm#1976 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/fireship-press-introduce-search-facility-t718.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/john-barry-an-american-hero-in-the-age-of-sail-t712.htm conaghan A new biography, published May 2010. From the product description: "Barry saw his star rise during the War for Independence. As captain of the Lexington, Raleigh, and Alliance, Barry faced down broadsides, mutinies, and even a fleet of icebergs. He captured the first enemy warship taken by a Continental vessel and fought the last battle of the American Revolution. His hard-won victory over two British warships simultaneously garnered him international notoriety, while his skill ... The Gunroom Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:38:45 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/john-barry-an-american-hero-in-the-age-of-sail-t712.htm#1963 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/john-barry-an-american-hero-in-the-age-of-sail-t712.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/david-donachie-f6/blown-off-course-john-peare-series-t708.htm Astrodene www.historicnavalfiction.com/index.php/book-title-index/b/1549-blown-off-course]]> David Donachie Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:19:41 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/david-donachie-f6/blown-off-course-john-peare-series-t708.htm#1952 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/david-donachie-f6/blown-off-course-john-peare-series-t708.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/michael-aye-f29/interview-t707.htm Astrodene Seahorse, on the website at [url=http://www.historicnavalfiction.com/index.php/general-hnf-info/astrodenes-blog/1541-an-interview-with-michael-aye]www.historicnavalfiction.com/index.php/general-hnf-info/astrodenes-blog/1541-an-interview-with-michael-aye[/url]]]> Michael Aye Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:39:40 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/michael-aye-f29/interview-t707.htm#1951 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/michael-aye-f29/interview-t707.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/tall-ship-ocean-voyage-with-pix-t705.htm kujakupoet
See at: Picasaweb.com/kujakupoet

Enjoy.

~K~]]> The Maintop Sat, 29 May 2010 01:27:07 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/tall-ship-ocean-voyage-with-pix-t705.htm#1943 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/tall-ship-ocean-voyage-with-pix-t705.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/a-brief-history-of-fighting-ships-david-davis-t704.htm Borrelpeff This is a book that does pretty much what it says on the cover. The ships are mentioned, sometimes in surprising detail and with the emphasis on first to third rates, along with the seamen's life and living conditions of the period. Major sea battles of the Revolutionary, and Napoleonic wars are also outlined, and comments made on the state of the relevant forces, and contemporary political views. In effect it is a potted history, but excellent as an introduction to the period or for background ... The Gunroom Thu, 27 May 2010 08:44:51 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/a-brief-history-of-fighting-ships-david-davis-t704.htm#1938 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/a-brief-history-of-fighting-ships-david-davis-t704.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/david-donachie-f6/an-ill-wind-john-pearce-series-t521.htm Astrodene The latest book in the John Pearce series will be out in November. More information on the website It is available for pre-order from Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com David Donachie Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:04:47 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/david-donachie-f6/an-ill-wind-john-pearce-series-t521.htm#1263 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/david-donachie-f6/an-ill-wind-john-pearce-series-t521.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/michael-aye-f29/seahorse-t211.htm Astrodene SeaHorse]]> Michael Aye Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:15:18 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/michael-aye-f29/seahorse-t211.htm#328 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/michael-aye-f29/seahorse-t211.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/james-l-nelson-f21/events-t702.htm Astrodene For any who might be interested Jim Nelson will be at the following events: June 12 - USS Constitution Museum Store, 1:30 - 3:30. Book Signing. This is like Old Home Day. Author Jim Nelson's love of ships all but began with visits to "Old Ironsides." Always a pleasure to get back there. July 8 - Artisan Books and Bindery, 2:30 - 3:30. Talk and Book Signing. Back to the lovely island of Islesboro and the terrific little bookstore, Artisan Books and Bindery. July 14 - Waldoboro ... James L. Nelson Tue, 25 May 2010 07:53:43 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/james-l-nelson-f21/events-t702.htm#1930 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/james-l-nelson-f21/events-t702.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/site-update-t581.htm Astrodene
You may notice some changes to the individual book records over time as this update is now being undertaken.

I would like to publicly acknowledge, with grateful thanks, the invaluable assistance of pipester who is providing much of the extra data as well as filling in some of the cover image/description gaps from his collection]]> Admirals Quarters Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:36:12 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/site-update-t581.htm#1447 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/site-update-t581.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/ghost-ship-of-the-baltic-t700.htm kujakupoet Deep Sea Productions is researching a Baltic wreck nicknamed 'the Ghost Ship.' They spent a day filming the Kalmar Nyckel because it's the only vessel afloat that resembles the Ghost Ship. Afterwards, they gave us a talk about the wreck and showed us pictures of their work. They are producing a documentary that should appear in the spring of 2011 (March or April) on the National Geographic channel. You can find the Deep Sea Productions website with information about the wreck here: http://www.deepsea.se/ Briefly ... The Maintop Tue, 18 May 2010 14:58:38 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/ghost-ship-of-the-baltic-t700.htm#1922 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/ghost-ship-of-the-baltic-t700.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/federalist-world-s-smallest-fully-rigged-ship-t701.htm kujakupoet At four am this morning I stumbled over the world's smallest fully-rigged ship, the Federalist. Sadly, I do not have pictures because I wasn't expecting to encounter a ship in the middle of the BWI Airport's passenger terminal. I have learned my lesson and will never be camera-less again. The Federalist is a fifteen foot long replica of the original Federalist, itself also a fifteen foot long ship. The second Federalist was built in 1988 with private money and later donated to the state of ... The Maintop Wed, 19 May 2010 10:15:59 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/federalist-world-s-smallest-fully-rigged-ship-t701.htm#1923 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/federalist-world-s-smallest-fully-rigged-ship-t701.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/naval-evolutions-a-memoir-t696.htm Astrodene Those of you who read Fortune's Favorite: Sir Charles Douglas and the Breaking of the Line by Christopher J. Valin which was released last year will be interested to know that the original book by Maj.-Gen. Sir Howard Douglas Naval Evolutions: A Memoir last published in 1832 has now been reprinted and is available with an introduction by Valin. More info on the website here The Gunroom Mon, 17 May 2010 01:59:27 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/naval-evolutions-a-memoir-t696.htm#1907 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/naval-evolutions-a-memoir-t696.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/new-adam-bolitho-novel-in-the-king-s-name-t20.htm Astrodene The authors website indicates he is currently working on a new Adam Bolitho novel. Title unknown so far Alexander Kent: Richard Bolito, Adam Bolitho Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:31:44 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/new-adam-bolitho-novel-in-the-king-s-name-t20.htm#20 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alexander-kent-richard-bolito-adam-bolitho-f4/new-adam-bolitho-novel-in-the-king-s-name-t20.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/james-l-nelson-f21/interview-t694.htm Astrodene James has been kind enough to answer some questions for me. You will find the full interview at www.historicnavalfiction.com/index.php/general-hnf-info/astrodenes-blog/1522-an-interview-with-james-l-nelson James L. Nelson Thu, 13 May 2010 18:19:53 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/james-l-nelson-f21/interview-t694.htm#1903 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/james-l-nelson-f21/interview-t694.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/newsletter-lauched-t687.htm Astrodene www.historicnavalfiction.com/index.php/newsletter]]> Admirals Quarters Sun, 02 May 2010 16:35:47 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/newsletter-lauched-t687.htm#1886 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/admirals-quarters-f15/newsletter-lauched-t687.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/graveyard-on-guernsey-t641.htm Freshbeef Extract from "The Nelson Dispatch"2001 I have this year paid two visits to Guernsey & on both occasions i have gone to the churchyard of Ste Marie du Castel to see the grave of Admiral Lord de Saumarez.On my second visit in Mar 2001,my eye was drawn to a grave nearby which contains the remains of servants of the Saumarez family.On this grave among other names ,it was with a shiver of recognition that i saw the following [center]Also of --Patrick O,Brian who was a faithful and ... Patrick O'Brian: Jack Aubrey Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:57:58 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/graveyard-on-guernsey-t641.htm#1729 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/graveyard-on-guernsey-t641.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alaric-bond-f26/an-interview-with-alaric-bond-t363.htm Astrodene
The full text of the interview is available on the website here]]> Alaric Bond Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:56:16 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alaric-bond-f26/an-interview-with-alaric-bond-t363.htm#796 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/alaric-bond-f26/an-interview-with-alaric-bond-t363.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/the-battle-of-quiberon-bay-1759-britain-s-other-trafalgar-t681.htm Astrodene There is a new book out next month by Nicholas Tracy which sounds quite interesting The Battle of Quiberon Bay 1759: Britain's Other Trafalgar, Hawke and the defeat of the French Invasion. More info on the web site here The Gunroom Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:29:18 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/the-battle-of-quiberon-bay-1759-britain-s-other-trafalgar-t681.htm#1872 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-gunroom-f20/the-battle-of-quiberon-bay-1759-britain-s-other-trafalgar-t681.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/welcome-to-the-patrick-o-brian-discussion-t5.htm Astrodene so I never re-read them or purchased the later ones in the series. Can't even find them in the loft now. The film renewed my interest so I purchased and read 'The Far Side of the World'. Now I've put the others on my wish list.]]> Patrick O'Brian: Jack Aubrey Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:20:32 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/welcome-to-the-patrick-o-brian-discussion-t5.htm#5 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/patrick-o-brian-jack-aubrey-f5/welcome-to-the-patrick-o-brian-discussion-t5.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/invasion-book-10-t433.htm Astrodene The new novel in the series is now available for pre-order and from the blurb is based around the inventor Robert Fulton. Available from amazon.co.uk and amazon.com Julian Stockwin: Thomas Kydd Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:25:15 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/invasion-book-10-t433.htm#972 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/julian-stockwin-thomas-kydd-f8/invasion-book-10-t433.htm http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/fishing-under-sail-t561.htm Astrodene A couple of historic videos of fishing under sail The Maintop Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:03:15 GMT http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/fishing-under-sail-t561.htm#1389 http://www.historicnavalfiction.net/the-maintop-f19/fishing-under-sail-t561.htm