Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Sigwart, E.E.: 1969 London, hardcover with dustjacket 221 pages. A detailed historical study of the Royal Navy’s supply ships, tracing their development from early predecessors in the 17th century to the modern Royal Fleet Auxiliary just after World War II. The book combines narrative history with technical data and ship specifications, showing how these auxiliaries evolved in design, organisation and operational role to sustain British sea power worldwide. With photos and illustrations. Dustjacket with marks of use otherwise good.