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Contents

Foreword and Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Wartime Legacy

Chapter 2: The Demise of the Cruiser

Chapter 3: The Reconstructions

Chapter 4: Aircraft Carriers

Chapter 5: The Frigate Programme

Chapter 6: Sea Dart Destroyers

Chapter 7: The Later Frigates

Chapter 8: Submarines

Chapter 9: Nuclear Submarines

Chapter 10: Minor War Vessels

Chapter 11: Helicopter Carriers, Amphibious Forces and other Projects

Chapter 12: Naval Architecture

Chapter 13: Other Technologies

Chapter 14: In Conclusion

Appendix 1: Purchasing Power of the Pound 1945-1985

Appendix 2: Reynold's Number

Appendix 3: Merchant Vessel Conversions: The Falklands Campaign 1982

Appendix 4: The Inclining Experiment

Appendix 5: Comparisons

Appendix 6: The Future Aircraft Carrier

Bibliography

Glossary and Abbreviations

Index