How Long to Read The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection

How Long Does it Take to Read The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 17 minutes to read The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection by Jon Wise

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

From the first recorded mention of British ships protecting of fishing vessels in the late fourteenth century through to recent controversies over the change in emphasis to border patrols and overseas deployments, the story of the Royal Navy’s ‘Cinderella Fleet’ involves many dramatic incidents; until now, however, there has never been a book dedicated to the subject. Naval historian Jon Wise’s new work will rectify this omission. Historically there have been two main reasons why protecting fishing vessels was so important: first, fish have always constituted an essential part of the nation’s diet while, secondly, fishermen have been an important source of skilled personnel for the Royal Navy itself. It is claimed that the Fishery Protection Squadron (FPS) is the oldest in the fleet, pre-dating the formal creation of the Navy itself in the early part of the sixteenth century, yet it still remains comparatively little-known. The Squadron’s most famous operations were the ‘Cod Wars’ of 1958–76, but for six centuries it has been engaged in the many important tasks of protection and policing of fishing fleets, though more recently it has turned its attention to patrolling oil and gas fields, overseeing quotas and sustainability, and policing the ongoing disagreements over who can fish where and when. The author covers subjects as diverse as the battles with the Dutch for dominance in the North Sea, the protection of fishing on the eastern seaboard of America, and the role of the Squadron in the two World Wars. Containing many first-hand accounts, this thought-provoking narrative will be of particular interest to all those RN personnel who have served in the Squadron, and is set to become the definitive account of this vital but often unsung component of Britain’s naval forces, and its impact on national life.

How long is The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection?

The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection by Jon Wise is 486 pages long, and a total of 124,416 words.

This makes it 164% the length of the average book. It also has 152% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 19 minutes to read The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection aloud.

What Reading Level is The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection?

The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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