Steve Dunn

Although the author claims this not to be a reference book there's plenty of well-researched stuff in here to act as one.

It's an OK read although for me some of the author's ways of saying things turned me against him a little and it's obvious he's a somewhat upset at the diminishing role the Royal navy now plays (which I have a deal of sympathy for), however it's decent enough and an interesting window through which to view the RN over the years.