Eyes of the Admiralty by Captain Michael K Barritt
The exploits of the British Fleet during the close blockade of France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars have generated a rich seam of historical and fictional writing. This book makes available for the first time an astonishingly untapped source of visual material commissioned by the powerful civilian members of the Admiralty Board, to increase their grasp on a critical theatre of military operations. The marine artist J. T. Serres, son of well-known maritime artist Dominic Serres, embarked in the ships of the inshore frigate squadron blockading Brest at the very time when it was being tightened by the new Commander-in-Chief, Lord St Vincent. Espionage, shipwreck, mutiny and hydrographic controversy all enter into an account which will interest students of naval history, aficionados of naval fiction as well as cruising yachtsmen.
Captain Mike Barritt joined the Royal Navy from Pembroke College, Oxford, and served as Hydrographer of the Navy from 2001–2003. This appointment was the culmination of a naval career of 33 years, including command of three ships and a squadron, taking hi
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| ISBN 13 | 9780948065798 |
| ISBN 10 | 0948065796 |
| Title | Eyes of the Admiralty |
| Author | Captain Michael K Barritt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | National Maritime Museum |
| Year published | 2008-05-22 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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