Biographical note

Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over 50 history books, 30 of which have been published by Osprey. This acclaimed author has written several maritime histories, including Sovereigns of the Sea, The Battle of North Cape, Piracy: The Complete History and the Naval Miscellany. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator of Weapons at the Royal Armouries in the Tower of London and as the Chief Curator of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works as a full-time author and historian, and lives in Edinburgh, in Scotland. For more information visit www.anguskonstam.com Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul’s art has illustrated the works of Patrick O’Brien, Dudley Pope and C. S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in many corporate and private collections all over the world. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey.