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Warship International
From a small beginning in 1964, this quarterly journal has become internationally recognized as the most
authoritative English-language publication in the warship field. Each issue averages 100 pages, with fact-filled
articles, mainly but not exclusively the original work of our members. Subjects cover all navies and all types of
ships from about 1860 to date, liberally illustrated with photographs which are highly praised for their quality,
many of which have rarely been printed before, and with excellent line drawings and plans-a valuable resource
for ship modelers. Many issues feature full spread centerfold drawings.tne
Warship International feature articles usually cover ships of past ears for two important reasons. The
organization seeks to gather and present authoritative information on ship programs, characteristics, and
capabilities. Authoritative, complete data on warship characteristics and capability typically is restricted from the
public release during a ship's career , and often for long years thereafter. The second concern with treating
current naval affairs reflects the national and strategic interests underlying current naval programs. As an
international organization, INRO seeks to provide a neutral basis for study of historical matters, providing equal
stature for any and all nations' vessels, no matter how large or small, and independent of political considerations
influencing their creation and employment.
Unlike many "naval" magazines, Warship International does not deal with mercantile vessels, descriptions of
battles, or accounts of personal exploits. It concentrates solely on warships of various types, brief summaries of
their careers, and related subjects such as the armoring of ships, elements of ballistics, etc., needed for a full
understanding of the ship designs.
Regular features include:
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Ask Infoser, a very popular question and answer section with the answers published for the information
of all members;
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Naval Intelligence and Naval News in Pictures, containing recent information on new construction, sales,
scrappings and the like and photos of new types of ships in the news;
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Ship's Library, reviews of recent naval books;
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Mystery Photo, a quarterly challenge to ship identification fans; and
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On Target, where for a modest fee, items may be offered or sought.
Past issues have covered all facets of warship designs and types, with emphasis on the smaller, less-known
navies and types, and related subjects. The newest types are covered as they appear, but naturally most articles
deal with ships no longer in existence. Examples of subjects covered by articles or series are: The Spanish Navy
of 1898; Heavy Cruisers of the Imperial Japanese Navy; H.M.S. Hood; articles covering past developments of the
Soviet Navy and U.S. Navy; USS Joseph P. Kennedy. Jr.; USS Massachusetts and the Iowa versus the Yamato -- to
name just a few.
If you are looking for information on iron and steel warships and their appearance, wish to get in touch with
other naval hobbyists, or are interested in the general subject of warships, INRO and Warship International are
what you have been seeking!
Most Recent Issue
International Naval Research Organization
Publishers of Warship International
Volume 61 Issue 1 - March 2024
Feature Articles
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The American-Italian Crisis of 1891-92 & the
Brazilian-Italian Crisis of 1893-96
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Minefield! Incident at Corfu Channel
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Destroyers Lost at Malta
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Chronology of U.S. Navy Development of 1200 psi
Type Boilers: Selected Notes and Documents, Part
II
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The German Submarine U 17 becomes a Museum
Ship
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Cover
Museum and memorial ship Texas nearing completion
of repair work in dry dock in December 2023 at Gulf
Copper Shipyard, Galveston, Texas. Extensive current
information is available at the Battleship Texas
Foundation website. Weather permitting, it was planned
to refloat the ship in February 2024. The ship hhas been
in dock here for over a year (se W.I. Vol 59 (2022) No. 3
cover photo.)
Photograph courtesy Battleship Texas Foundation.
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