Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution

Ships and Seamen of the American Revolution
Author: Jack Coggins
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780486420721

This carefully researched account of a lesser-known but vital aspect of the American war for independence chronicles exciting ship-to-ship battles, Benedict Arnold's efforts to build a fleet in Lake Champlain, the harassment of British ships by privateers, David Bushnell's "sub-marine" vessel and floating mines, uniforms, and much more. More than 150 black-and-white illustrations.