history, naval

Chronicles the events surrounding the sinking of a fleet of French ships in the Caribbean Sea on January 2, 1678, and explains how the accident caused the rise of piracy and the beginning of an era which would forever change the shape of the Americas.

Fictionalizes the mutiny of the British war vessel "Bounty" in 1789.

Examines the life and military career of naval hero David Farragut, discussing his early life and influences in the American South, his decision to fight for the Union during the Civil War, and the achievements that led the U.S. Navy to create the rank of full admiral in his honor.

Chronicles the history of the American Navy from the Revolutionary War to the present day, profiling the influential figures, ships, and battles from every era.

Captain Jack Aubrey, and ship's doctor and spy Stephen Maturin, encounter castaways, shipwrecks, and murder when they set sail for Cape Horn on a mission to foil an American frigate's plan to sabotage English whalers.

Describes ships, men, and main strategies and campaigns of the British Royal Navy that defeated the French in the Napoleonic Wars.