Features 300 Civil and Military ships;Each ship is illustrated in colour and has its history; There are full specifications of all the ships, including: Displacement; Dimensions; Armament; Speed; and Complement. From the dawn ofcivilization, the sea has held a fascination for humankind. Over the centuries, men have sought to navigate the seas with a myriad ofships and sailing craft for an equally diverse range of purposes. Ships, even in the earliest days, could carry cargos farther and faster than any type of overland transport.