The Navy in New Zealand

Grant, Howard: 1982 UK, hardcover with dust jacket, 170 pages, illustrated with photos. The Navy in New Zealand by Grant Howard is an illustrated popular history of naval activity in and around New Zealand from the age of sail to the late twentieth century, focusing on visiting Royal Navy ships, the development of local naval forces and the eventual creation of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The book combines chronological narrative with photographs, ship descriptions and accounts of key events such as wartime operations and notable cruises, giving a concise overview rather than an exhaustive technical fleet history. 9780710601711 / 0710601719 In good condition