British Warships and Auxiliaries 2021

The 2021 edition of this highly regarded and popular publication provides an up-to-the-minute guide to the ships, aircraft and weapons of the fleet. Illustrated with over 80 colour photos and silhouettes for easy recognition. Foreword by Patrick Boniface, Editorial Correspondent, Warship World, gives the reader a comprehensive review of the state of the Royal Navy today. Sections include details of the fleets of the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and support vessels operated under contract, as well as vessels of the Royal Marines, Army and Border Force. Each class entry includes a full colour photograph together with a class listing, pennant numbers, technical specifications and brief notes. The book concludes with a listing of those ships preserved within the UK and operating in a secondary role after decommissioning and a summary of those vessels which have been scrapped since the previous edition.