The British Navy is a comprehensive study of the Royal Navy during the 19th century. This volume covers the period from 1857 to 1864, and examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Navy during this time. The author provides detailed information on the ships, personnel, and equipment of the Navy, as well as its strategy and tactics. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Navy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.