Shining a light on a neglected maritime sector
The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection, by Jon Wise
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The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection is a comprehensive look at policy towards protecting 
the UK fishing fleet, going all the way back to the 14th century but bringing things bang up to date with the new clashes that are being raised following Britain’s exit from the European Union.
The author notes in his introduction that, despite its long history, fishery protection is not part of the mainstream British naval folklore. Perhaps this book can go some way to redressing the balance.
The Royal Navy and Fishery Protection
By Jon Wise
Seaforth Publishing, £25
ISBN: 978 13990 41706
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