An invaluable reference work listing the history and current composition of maritime forces world-wide.

Maritime Books

A "snapshot" of the navies worldwide. One cannot but be impressed by Wragg's efforts to comprehensively cover the world's naval forces. Wragg's book has far more depth than those visited for comparative purposes during the course of compiling this review and must be considered superior in reliability having appeal to the naval enthusiast.

Reference Reviews

Well organised in alphabetical order by country, it provides a brief history of each nation's navy and paramilitary coastguard organisations, alongside details of current fleet sizes, composition and deployments. This is of course important information for any professional seafarer to know, but there is also a geeky pleasure to be obtained from perusing the book in one's free time. With clear headings, a proper bibliography and illustrations throughout, The World Sea Power Guide is a good reference book – for work or for the pub quiz.

Nautilus Telegraph

If you want to know the history of the naval fleets or parlimentary organisations of 137 different nations, together with an overview of their current fleet structure, capabilities and personnel, this is the book for you. It is an easy-to-read overview of the world's naval forces today.

Ships Monthly