Containing details of every submarine commissioned into the Royal Navy from the first Holland boat (1901) to the present day, this is a must-buy for all Royal Navy and Submarine enthusiasts. The author has gathered together a wealth of detail on each class including the very latest Astute submarines currently coming into the service. Every entry contains the specification, launch dates of individual boats, details of evolving construction and armament and other salient service history information in a compact yet accessible form. All submarine losses in peace and war are listed.<BR>The high quality of John Lamber's technical drawings of the majority of classes adds to the value of this work. The text is also enhanced by a strong selection of photographs.<BR>As a complete directory of Royal Navy submarines this book will be widely welcomed by all with an interest, professional or lay, in the subject. Works of this comprehensive and authoritative nature are as a rule only available at prices unaffordable to the average reader.