The second edition of Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy covers U.S. Naval developments, personnel, and engagements from the colonial times to the present day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on people, places, events and other terminology of the Navy. --from publisher description

Preface -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Ship type designations -- Chronology -- Introduction -- THE DICTIONARY. Appendices: A. Secretaries of the Navy -- B. Chiefs of Naval Operations -- C. Major websites.