Warship International
Encyclopedia
Warship International is a quarterly journal published by the International Naval Research Organization
established in 1964. The journal publishes articles about various type of warships, especially since the advent of ironclad warship
s (1860–onwards), with a focus on ship designs (armor, armaments, etc.) and careers, but does not cover mercantile vessels
or naval battle
descriptions. There is also a section for current warship-related news as well as a review section for naval books.
International Naval Research Organization
The International Naval Research Organization is the publisher of the quarterly journal, Warship International; the journal is mainly about warships in the era of iron and steel . The International Naval Research Organization is a non-profit organization....
established in 1964. The journal publishes articles about various type of warships, especially since the advent of ironclad warship
Ironclad warship
An ironclad was a steam-propelled warship in the early part of the second half of the 19th century, protected by iron or steel armor plates. The ironclad was developed as a result of the vulnerability of wooden warships to explosive or incendiary shells. The first ironclad battleship, La Gloire,...
s (1860–onwards), with a focus on ship designs (armor, armaments, etc.) and careers, but does not cover mercantile vessels
Merchant Navy
The Merchant Navy is the maritime register of the United Kingdom, and describes the seagoing commercial interests of UK-registered ships and their crews. Merchant Navy vessels fly the Red Ensign and are regulated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency...
or naval battle
Naval battle
A naval battle is a battle fought using boats, ships or other waterborne vessels. Most naval battles have occurred at sea, but a few have taken place on lakes or rivers. The earliest recorded naval battle took place in 1210 BC near Cyprus...
descriptions. There is also a section for current warship-related news as well as a review section for naval books.