H.M.S. Pylades is the story of the last of her class of British battleships, and the men who served on her. The book follows the ship from her launch in 1912, through her service in World War I, and her eventual decommissioning in 1921. It tells the story of the men who served on her, their lives, their loves, and their losses. It also tells of the ship's many battles, from the Battle of Jutland to the Battle of the Falkland Islands. The book is a tribute to the men who served on the Pylades, and to the ship herself. It is a story of courage, loyalty, and friendship, and of the bonds that were formed between the men who served on her. It is a story of a ship that was loved by her crew, and that will never be forgotten.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Military Fiction