The R.N.V.R., A Record of Achievement

by James Lennox Kerr, Wilfred Granville

A lively story of how a band of amateur volunteers grew into the major part of the world's greatest navy. The RNVR was formed in 1903 but it took many years for the Navy to take them seriously.

A fascinating insight into the 'Wavy Navy'!

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1957

About the author

James Lennox Kerr (1 July 1899 – 11 March 1963) was a Scottish socialist author.
As an author he used, in addition to his own name, the pseudonyms "Gavin Douglas" for adult books and "Peter Dawlish" for children's books after 1938.

Reviews

[Chris O'Flaherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a superb primer into the rise and glory of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve as a core part of Britain's winning naval forces.  It goes well beyond the coastal forces for which the RNVR are often lauded, detailing the exploits of aviators and big-ship warriors alike.  For anyone who wishes to understand the true history, valour and breadth of battle-winning activities undertaken by the 'Yachtsmen Volunteers', this is a must-read.