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History Naval

Ashore and Afloat

The British Navy and the Halifax Naval Yard Before 1820

by (author) Julian Gwyn

Publisher
University of Ottawa Press
Initial publish date
Jun 2004
Category
Naval
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780776615400
    Publish Date
    Jun 2004
    List Price
    $29.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780776605739
    Publish Date
    Jun 2004
    List Price
    $35.00
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780776630311
    Publish Date
    Jun 2004
    List Price
    $60.00

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Description

Ashore and Afloat tells the early history of the Halifax Naval Yard. From the building of the yard and its expansion, to the people involved in the enterprise, to the nuts and bolts of buying the masts and paying the bills, Julian Gwyn's history of the Halifax Naval Yard leaves no stone unturned. Dozens of illustrations and copious appendices, including a biographical directory, accompany this compelling history.

About the author

Julian Gwyn is professor emeritus of history, University of Ottawa.

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Awards

  • Winner, Keith Matthews Awards for Best Book, Canadian Nautical Research Society