The romance of the ship; the story of her origin and evolution (1911)
Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble), 1878-1944 · Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott company; London, Seeley and co., limited · leaf 292
early types ofthese torpedo-boats were of limited capacity, and couldcarry but little fuel. Later on they were given quick-firing guns as well as the torpedo-tube, and by nowthey are of about 300 tons, with a speed of about25 knots and more. Their hull is necessarily made ofsuch thin steel as to be… … THE SHIP IN ACTION very wet and lively. The forward end has a long turtle-deck, forming the roof of the mens quarters, which,considering the size of the ship, are particularly roomy.The engines are amidships, and the two officers quartersright aft. Another lesson which the Japanese War afforded…
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