About J. J. Colledge
Lived 1908 – 1997 (aged 88–89). J. J. Colledge was a British historian.
James Joseph Colledge (1908 – 26 April 1997) was a British naval historian, author of Ships of the Royal Navy, the standard work on the fighting ships of the Royal Navy from the 15th century to the 20th century.
He also wrote Warships of World War II with Henry Trevor Lenton, listing Royal and Commonwealth warships.
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Who was J. J. Colledge?
British naval historian (1908–1997)
When was J. J. Colledge born?
J. J. Colledge was born in 1908 in Chatham.
When did J. J. Colledge die?
J. J. Colledge died on 26 April 1997.
What was J. J. Colledge's occupation?
J. J. Colledge was a historian.
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J. J. Colledge was British.
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