Figureheads were carved for the bows of British fighting ships from the early 16th century until the start of 20th. This book presents the history of warship figureheads of Portsmouth by illustrating with watercolor paintings. It examines the context of each figurehead against the life of its ship and the background of the carver who created it.
- ISBN10 075245076X
- ISBN13 9780752450766
- Publish Date 27 October 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 120
- Language English
- URL http://thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Warship-Figureheads-of-Portsmouth.aspx