Dictionary of American Naval fighting ships
By: James L. Mooney, editor ; foreword by Arleigh Burke.
Contributors: Mooney, James L.; Naval Historical Center (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Historical Center, Dept. of the Navy; For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O.
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Subjects: United States. Navy -- Lists of vessels; United States. Navy -- History
Other titles: American Naval fighting ships.
Description: The dictionary consists of an alphabetical index to over 10,000 ship histories documenting nearly every ship that the US Navy has put to sea. Continental and Confederate vessels are also included. Entries include physical information, commissioning, service record, notable actions, and decommissioning. Drawings, photographs, and documents are also included.
Notes: Cover title: American Naval fighting ships.
Table of contents: title: v. 1, pt. A. Historical sketches, Letter A