Detailing the sinking of the HMS Vanguard outside of Dun Laoghaire port in 1875, this book provides an insight into naval and military history of the late nineteenth century. It also deals with the backdrop of naval life, the social and economic situation for sailors and officers alike, the subsequent court-martial and the furore it caused.
| ISBN: | 9781845885441 |
| Publication date: | 30th November 1975 |
| Author: | Chris Thomas |
| Publisher: | The History Press Ireland an imprint of The History Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 192 pages |
| Genres: |
Maritime history Naval forces and warfare Military history Ships and boats: general interest |