The Corvette by Richard Woodman

The Corvette by Richard Woodman

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Commander Drinkwater's experience of battle was what mattered when Earl St Vincent entrusted Drinkwater with his new command - as escort to the Arctic whaling fleet on its annual expedition to the Greenland seas. With the French established as masters of the war upon trade, violent action ensued.

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The Corvette by Richard Woodman

Commander Drinkwater's experience of battle was what mattered when Earl St Vincent entrusted Drinkwater with his new command - as escort to the Arctic whaling fleet on its annual expedition to the Greenland seas. With the French established as masters of the war upon trade, violent action ensued.
Richard Woodman was born in London in 1944. He became an indentured midshipman in cargo liners at 16 and has sailed in a variety of ships, serving from apprentice to captain. He remains a professional sailor and in 1978 won the Marine Society's Harmer Award.
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ISBN 13 9780751513035
ISBN 10 0751513032
Title The Corvette
Author Richard Woodman
Series The Nathaniel Drinkwater Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 1988-01-01
Number of pages 310
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.