The Admiralty Regrets: British Warship Losses of the 20th Century

'The Admiralty Regrets ...' is the phrase used in countless official communiques to announce the loss of one of HM ships.In chronicling the losses the author also traces the development of naval warfare and weaponry this century: the book opens with the loss of a ship as a result of a grounding, and closes with the tale of a ship sunk by a guided missile.Here for the first time is a work of reference where it is possible to obtain comprehensive information concerning the loss of every British or Commonwealth warship this century. The losses have been presented chronologically and the strictly defined criteria governing each entry allow for easy presentation as well as comparison. Fully illustrated with a selection of contemporary photographs, The Admiralty Regrets is likely to become the standard work of reference on the subject.