About Julian Gwyn Julian Gwyn is professor emeritus of history, University of Ottawa. Books by Julian Gwyn Frigates and Foremasts The North American Squadron in Nova Scotia Waters 1745-1815 by (author) Julian Gwyn Ashore and Afloat The British Navy and the Halifax Naval Yard Before 1820 by (author) Julian Gwyn Excessive Expectations Maritime Commerce and the Economic Development of Nova Scotia, 1740-1870 by (author) Julian Gwyn