Salvage Operations: The Floating of HM Battleship 'Howe'
Book Description
Scarce book
Illustrated with 23 Photos Plans and Sketches
70pp +adverts
Very clean and tight
The Admiral-class battleship HMS Howe ran aground on 2 November 1892 while attempting to enter Ferrol harbour, Spain. Salvage operations were extremely complex, but they were finally completed on 30 March 1893.
Author
Boyes, Rear Admiral GTH
Date
1900
Publisher
JD Potter
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