--- product_id: 136024524 title: "The Battleship Warspite: Detailed in the Original Builder's Plans Hardcover – December 1, 2017" brand: "robert brown" price: "VT21545" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/136024524-the-battleship-warspite-detailed-in-the-original-builders-plans-hardcover store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Battleship Warspite: Detailed in the Original Builder's Plans Hardcover – December 1, 2017 **Brand:** robert brown **Price:** VT21545 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Battleship Warspite: Detailed in the Original Builder's Plans Hardcover – December 1, 2017 by robert brown - **How much does it cost?** VT21545 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/136024524-the-battleship-warspite-detailed-in-the-original-builders-plans-hardcover) ## Best For - robert brown enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert brown brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Battleship Warspite: Detailed in the Original Builder's Plans Hardcover – December 1, 2017 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81s9Vpe4c6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Illustration *by B***K on Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023* If you are looking for a lively history of the ship, there are other very good works. This is collection of original construction drawings carefully edited from extant files. If the reader's interests run toward the technical aspects of steel warships, this book will give an excellent picture of how they were built. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Book is amazing! Pictures and info invaluable *by P***T on Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018* Took a long time to get it. Was a Christmas gift but didn’t get it until mid February. My husband is a very patient man and was just happy to receive it. It’s sitting on his desk as we speak. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Get lost in the detail *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018* After being disappointed by their terrible treatment in  British Warships of the Second World War , I never thought I'd actually see a complete set of Admiralty draughts reproduced in full color in a single book. I was somewhat reluctant to buy this book as a result. Although it has some presentation problems, this book is still something of a revelation for this long time naval history buff.This book contains elements from the following plan sets:-1912-13 Battleships Design General Arrangements-HMS Malaya General Arrangements as fitted, amended to 1929-HMS Warspite General Arrangements as fitted 1937, with wartime alterations in pencil-15-Inch Mark I BL Gun Manual-Various traditional line diagramsThe first chapter focuses on the ship as originally completed in 1915. Most of the plans in the first two chapters are actually of the "Malaya," as apparently the original "Warspite" "as fitted" plans were disposed of sometime after her massive 1934-37 reconstruction. It includes the first five plates of the gun manual, a few structural transverse sections, plans of the torpedo rooms, the 6-inch battery and its magazine and shell room, an armor layout plan, and a detailed sketch of the rig. The next chapter depicts "Malaya" during her 1920s interim modernizations, with more sectional views and plans of each funnel and foremast platform.The remainder of the book focuses on "Warspite" post-reconstruction. This section opens with revised rigging and armor layouts, along with diagrams of the new aircraft handling arrangements. and a four-page gatefold depicting a longitudinal section of the ship. Next up are plans of each deck and platform at roughly 1:400 scale, and 13 traverse sections at ~1:200 scale. The rest of the book depicts the arrangement of each deck, platform, and superstructure level, from the upper bridge all the way down to the hold. The seven hull decks are shown at 1:200 scale, with separate spreads showing the fore and aft sections of each deck. Finally, there's a couple of diagrams produced during the ship's 1941 refit at the Puget Sound Navy Yard.The level of detail in these plans is absolutely incredible in places. Every kit locker, ventilation fan, manhole, and wash basin is depicted in the General Arrangement plans. The rigging plans include the diameter and material used for every line and the pattern of each block. Although some of the traditional drawings suffer from some damage and staining, the color ones look remarkably sharp and fresh for their age. The plans themselves are a joy to study; besides being incredibly detailed, they're also exceptionally fine looking, with multi-colored inks and washes. Each plan is also accompanied by fairly lengthy captions and annotations, along with descriptions of wartime damage and modifications.There are, unfortunately, some presentation issues which hold back a five-star rating. Although the reproductions are excellent, you're still going to need a good magnifying glass to study these plans. Even the enlargements are still only half the size of the originals, and some of the call-outs are microscopically small. Although Seaforth has tried to keep important details from falling into the gutter, it still happens from time to time, especially on the deck plans. The enlarged deck plans are somewhat oddly presented. Gate-folds would have been prohibitively expensive, so they end up running to the far right side of one spread before continuing on the far left of the next, with call-outs sliced in half as a result.Although it isn't a flawless masterpiece, I'm quite happy with how "The Battleship Warspite" came out. Studying it brought back the thrill of getting a new "Anatomy of the Ship" in the mail and spending hours getting lost in the details. With any luck, the upcoming companion volumes on the cruiser "Birmingham" and the aircraft carrier "Victorious" will be just as good, if not better. ## Frequently Bought Together - Battleship Warspite: Detailed in the Original Builders' Plans - Battlecruiser Repulse: Detailed in original Builders' Plans - British Warships of the Second World War: Detailed in the Original Builders' Plans --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/136024524-the-battleship-warspite-detailed-in-the-original-builders-plans-hardcover](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/136024524-the-battleship-warspite-detailed-in-the-original-builders-plans-hardcover) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*