The Piel Craftsmen "The Anatomy of the Ships" Series of books

The Type XXI U-Boat by Fritz Kohl & Eberhard Rossler hard cover .... 127 pages The design of the Type XXI U-boat was a radical step in the history of submarine development. These remarkable vessels incorporated innovations including schnorkel and automatic torpedo reloading systems. This book contains full descriptions of the design and construction of the Type XXI. Also, a comprehensive photograph section showing detail views of fittings, machinery and boats under construction. In addition over 150 detailed drawings based on the builders original construction plans. Item # 48871 ............... $42.95 our price $38.95

The Battleship Bismarck by Jack Brower hard cover .... 160 pages The Bismarck was one of the most fmous warships in the world. At 45,000 tons, she and her sister ship Terpitz were the largest and heaviest ever completed by any European nation. This book contains a full description of the Bismarck and a full pictorial section showing on-board photographs. There are also more than 250 perspective and 3-view drawings of every detail of the ship. Item # 40501 ............... $55.00 our price $52.25

The Aircraft Carrier Intrepid by John Roberts hard cover .... 96 pages The Essex-class fleet carriers are famous for their effectiveness and reliability as warships. Intrepid (CV II) was one of 24 such vessels built during and after WWII. This book contains a full description of the Intrepid, comprehensive photographs showing many views, a guide to the carriers camouflage and aircraft color scheme. There are more than 100 perspective and 3-view drawings accompanied by in-depth descriptive keys. Item # 19014 ............... $39.95 our price $37.95

The Schooner Bertha L. Downs by Basil Greehill & Sam Manning hard cover .... 128 pages This book provides the best detailed documentation of an individual ship the Schooner Bertha L. Downs. The ships service history is included but this book contains superbly executed line drawings and 3-view type plans with explanatory perspective views with fully descriptive keys. Item # 790-2 ............... $42.95 our price $38.95

 

The Frigate Diana by David White hard cover .... 120 pages This book provides the best detailed documentation of an individual ship the Schooner Diana. The ships service history is included but this book contains superbly executed line drawings and 3-view type plans with explanatory perspective views with fully descriptive keys. Item # 356-7 ............... $41.95 our price $37.75

 

The Bomb Vessel Granado by Peter goodwin hard cover .... 123 pages This book provides a full description of the ship Granado and its place in the development of bomb vessel design. There are 300 perspective and 3 view drawings, with in-depth descriptive keys of every detail of the fittings, masts and yards, rigging and sails, and armament. With fold out plan. Item # 60051 ............... $45.00 our price $40.50

The 32 Gun Frigate Essex by Portia Tahakjian hard cover .... 127 pages A detailed historical background and building of the ship including her career in the Pacific and her role in destroying the British whaling fleet. Over 300 perspective and 3 view drawings of every detail of the ship. With fold out plan. Item # 60132 ............... $42.95 our price $38.95

The 44-Gun Frigate USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" by Karl Heinz Marquardt hard cover .... 127 pages A full description of one of the United States' most famous historic ships in her 1812-1815 appearance. More than 250 perspective and 3 view drawings of every detail of the ship. A pictorial section showing full view and on-board photographs. With fold out plan. Item # 42504 ............... $42.95 our price $38.95

The Fairmile 'D' Motor Torpedo Boat by John Lambert hard cover .... 120 pages A full description of the type, including principal design variations, modifications and appearance changes. About 300 perspective and 3 view drawings of every detail of the boat. A pictorial section showing close-up and on-board photographs. With a fold out plan. Item # 6006X ............... $45.00 our price $40.50

The Destroyer Campbeltown by Al Ross hard cover .... 127 pages This book contains a full description of the ship and her career history. The pictorial section contains a number of ships of the class, emphasizing close-up and on-board photoraphs. There are over 250 perspective and 3 view drawings with in-depth descriptive keys of every detail of the ship hull construction, machinery, armament fittings, and boats. With fold out plan. Item # 9972 ............... $42.95 our price $38.95

Updated November 27, 2005

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