David K. Brown (1928-2008) was born in Leeds, England. He joined the Admiralty and became a member of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors, rising through the ranks to become the Deputy Chief Naval Architect, before retiring in 1988.
He then turned his attention to writing, publishing many books on the technical development of warships in the Royal Navy. He also authored the history of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors published during the centenary of that organisation in 1983.
Modern Era: Non-Fiction
Modern Era Naval Non-Fiction
Series: British Warship Development
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