In this high-interest book, readers look inside the world of classic warships. Through vivid diagrams that come alive on the pages and fascinating facts about pre-1900 warships such as the HMS Victory and the CSS Alabama, readers learn all about life on the high seas and battles between countries and even against pirates. This information-rich, visually dynamic text gives readers a deep understanding about how classic warships tamed the open seas. From wooden vessels from the 1500s to triple-decker and ironclad ships from the 1800s, these ships explored and patrolled newfound areas and engaged in some of the most epic sea battles in history.