Warships

A warship or combatant ship is a naval ship that is built and primarily intended for naval warfare. Usually they belong to the armed forces of a state. As well as being armed, warships are designed to withstand damage and are usually faster and more manoeuvrable than merchant ships. Unlike a merchant ship, which carries cargo, a warship typically carries only weapons, ammunition and supplies for its crew. Warships usually belong to a navy, though they have also been operated by individuals, cooperatives and corporations. In wartime, the distinction between warships and merchant ships is often blurred. In war, merchant …

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The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

A file of correspondence and reports concerning political relations between Albania and the United Kingdom. The documents cover discussions on the possible resumption of relations between the British and Albanian …

dispute about the gold • and the mined British warships. Mr Kaci said that he thought that if we would


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 Russian

A file of correspondence and reports concerning the Soviet attitude to the Falklands War. The documents cover Soviet statements on the crisis; Soviet appeals for a diplomatic solution; articles published …


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

A file of correspondence and reports concerning the Soviet attitude towards the Falklands War. The documents cover discussions with Soviet officials on the crisis, outlining the British and Soviet positions; …

GOVERNMENT THAT 'ANY APPROACH ON THE PART OF ARGENTINE WARSHIPS, INCLUDING SUBMARINES... WHICH COULD AMOUNT TO THAT QUOTE ANY APPROACH ON THE PART OF ARGENTINE WARSHIPS INCLUDING SUBMARINES, NAVAL AUXILIARIES OR MILITARY CLEAR THAT ANY APPROACH ON THE PART OF ARGENTINE WARSHIPS, INCLUDING SUBMARINES, NAVAL AUXILIARIES, OR THAT THE PRESENCE OF A BRITISH FLEET OF 60 (SIC) WARSHIPS IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC MIGHT LEAD TO AN ATTACK


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 German

A file containing documents relating to Soviet influence in Western Europe. Subjects covered in the file include a visit to the Soviet Union by the Austrian president, Rudolf Kirchschläger; Soviet …

Mediterranean shores be affected, for instance, if warships carrying nuclear weapons stop plying its waters


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

Israeli intervention in Lebanon, the situation in Cyprus, and the carrying of nuclear weapons by warships in the Mediterranean. Other documents in the file include commentary on the rise of Bulgarian nationalism;


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

A file of correspondence and reports concerning the Soviet attitude to the Falklands War. The documents cover articles published in the Soviet press and statements made by Soviet officials criticising …

British Minister of Defence. He said that British warships are prepared to open fire first This is m spite


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

an important naval force, totalling about 40 warships. Subsequently, official sources in Buenos Aires


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

substantially during the last few years. They are now Warships cordial and constructive. Our social and political to visit China in of orders placed for major warships of frigate class and September. / above, excluding


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

Bank of Albania. Other documents in the file cover British claims against Albania for damage to warships and loss of life following an incident in the Corfu Channel in 1946; a review of Foreign Office


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

A file of correspondence concerning political relations between East Germany and Western Europe. The documents cover a visit by the East German leader, Erich Honecker, to Cyprus; visits by the …

building measures to that region, the withdrawal oi' warships carrying nuclear weapons from the Mediterranean


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