The Sailing Frigate, Robert Gardiner

[Murphys77]

Someone posted a review on this book on the old MSW, would anyone be willing to post a new review?

Specifically I would be interested in what models are covered between say 1650 to 1750.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Thanks

M.

[Blue Ensign]

Hi Murphys, I recall seeing your excellent build of Mordaunt was it on the old forum, so I understand your interest in the period content of the book.

 

The book is of a slightly smaller size than many others on the subject measuring 253 x 185mm (Portrait) It contains 128 pages of which 57 relate to the specific period you are interested in.

 

It is fairly rich in clear colour photos of models but I recognise quite a few from those available on the NMM site. Each photo is annotated with the NMM SLR number which is the Museum’s unique object reference number.

 

As for named vessels there are very few, but the narrative uses mostly unnamed vessels to point out the differences between the Establishment  classes.

 

The cost at Amazon is £25 but it can be bought from their affiliates for around £15, which I think is more the value. When I compare it with say The Restoration warship by Richard Endsor, a large format book, which can be bought for under £30 I think the top price is a little steep for what you get.

 

Still I can’t resist books on our favourite subject so I of course have it, but if cost was an issue I think I would hold out for a good second hand copy in a few months time.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Regards,

 

B.E.

 

[Murphys77]

Hi Blue Ensign, nice to hear from you again, thanks for your reply, much appreciated and helpful.

I think I will take the plunge and get a copy, like you I find it hard to resist a new book on our favorite subject.

Thanks

M.

[capnharv2]

Hi Murphys,

 

It's a very good book. The period you're interested in is in chapters 2 and 3.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Thanks,

 

Harvey