{"product_id":"submarines-worlds-greatest-submarines-18th-century-to-present","title":"Submarines","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1776, American Patriots attempted to destroy the British flagship \u003cem\u003eEagle\u003c\/em\u003e using a man-operated semi-submersible, the \u003cem\u003eTurtle\u003c\/em\u003e, in New York harbour. The attack failed, but the idea stuck. Almost 90 years later, the CSS \u003cem\u003eHunley\u003c\/em\u003e successfully rammed into the Federal sloop USS \u003cem\u003eHousatonic\u003c\/em\u003e with a spar torpedo. The \u003cem\u003eHousatonic\u003c\/em\u003e became the first ship in naval history to be sunk by a submarine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSubmarines\u003c\/em\u003e features the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9 – which sank three British cruisers on 22 September 1914 – through the huge Japanese I-400 class to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War, such as the USS \u003cem\u003eLos Angeles\u003c\/em\u003e and Soviet Oscar class. Also included are the 'undersea cruiser' \u003cem\u003eSurcouf\u003c\/em\u003e; the highly successful Type VII U-boats of World War II; and the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines, such as HMS \u003cem\u003eAstute\u003c\/em\u003e, USS \u003cem\u003eVirginia\u003c\/em\u003e, the Chinese Type 094 and the Russian Yasen class. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarine's development and history, a colour profile or cutaway, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, \u003cem\u003eSubmarines\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible guide for those interested in naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld's Greatest series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Ross specialises in maritime and railway history and has written and contributed to numerous books on these subjects. His most recent books are \u003cem\u003eShips Visual Encyclopedia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Essential Naval Identification Guide: Submarines 1914–Present\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGreat Warships\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe World's Greatest Battleships\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback \/ 2024","offer_id":58961860559222,"sku":"9781838864934","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0285\/2287\/2891\/files\/9781838864934-Submarines-1-CWNB.jpg?v=1791746132","url":"https:\/\/sailorshop.co.uk\/products\/submarines-worlds-greatest-submarines-18th-century-to-present","provider":"SailorShop.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}