Peter Goodwin served in the Royal Navy in nuclear submarines, qualifying as a marine engineer. Subsequently, he worked in Glasgow as a consultant design engineer, before completing an MPhil at the Institute of Maritime Studies, University of St. Andrews. Between 1991-2011, he was the Keeper and Curator of HMS Victory, HM Naval Base Portsmouth. He is widely acknowledged as one of the leading writers on the sailing warship.
He has also acted as a historical consultant, most notably on the 20th Century Fox film, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, inspired by Patrick O'Brian's series of Aubrey novels, and the television adaptation of Hornblower, in which he made a brief cameo. He resides in Southsea with his wife, the Local History Officer and Curator of Portsmouth Museum and Records Service.
Age of Sail: Non-Fiction
AOS Naval Non-Fiction |
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| Year | Book | Comment |
| The Construction and Fitting of the English Man of War : 1650-1850 | Precise and detailed information on the construction of the man-of-war. | |
| Nelson's Ships | A Comprehensive History of the Vessels in which he Served, 1771-1805 | |
| Nelson's Men O' War | The Illustrated Story of Life in Nelson's Navy | |
| The Ships of Trafalgar | The British, French and Spanish Fleets, October 1805 | |
| Nelson's Victory | 101 Questions & Answers about HMS Victory, Nelson's Flagship at Trafalgar 1805 | |
| HMS Victory Owner's Workshop Manual | An Insight Into Owning, Operating and Maintaining the Royal Navy's Oldest and Most Famous Warship | |
| HMS Victory Pocket Manual 1805 | Nelson's Flagship at Trafalgar | |
| Series: Anatomy of the Ship | ||
| Year | Book | Comment |
| The 20-Gun Ship Blandford | The role of the 20-gun sixth Rate is somewhat overshadowed | |
| The Naval Cutter Alert | A full description of its concept, origins, design details and wartime service | |
| The Bomb Vessel Granado 1742 | Built as a floating siege engine able to withstand the recoil of shell-firing mortars | |
Modern Era: Non-Fiction
Modern Era Naval Non-Fiction |
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| Royal Navy Submarine Owners' Workshop Manual | 1945 - 1973 ('A' Class - HMS Alliance) | |