Lincoln's Navy: The Ships, Men and Organization, 1861-65 (Repost)

This is an excellent study of the Union Navy from almost every angle (excluding operations history). The book is well researched, well illustrated, and yet enjoyable to read. The photographs and text would be essential reading for the historian, writers, model makers and wargamer.

Table of Contents
1 Historic Background and the International Scene
2 Organization and Administration
3 Naval Shore Facilities
4 The Ships of Lincoln's Navy
5 Shipbuilding in Iron and Wood
6 Navy Uniforms, Equipment and Small Arms
7 The Enlisted Sailor
8 The Navy Officer Corps
9 The Civil war Marine Corps
10 Ship Handling under Steam and Sail
11 Naval Ordnance and Gunnery
12 Union Naval Strategy and Logistics of he Civil War
13 Civil war Naval Tactics
14 Associated union Maritime Services
15 US Naval Casualties and Vessel Losses
Sources
Index