I missed some of the previous messages in this thread, so these might have been discussed already. If so, please disregard.
Model Boats magazine ran a series of articles in the 1970's titled "Fighting Fleets in Miniature" by Michael Ainsworth with 1/1200 scale plans of warships, along with the stories of some of the battles they fought in. They might still be covered by copyright.
Also, "Solid Model Memories" website:
Marine Miniatures - Solid Model Memories