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Turbinia
Turbinia, built in 1894 to demonstrate the capability
of steam-turbine power.
Displacement: |
44.5 tons |
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Length (overall): |
103 ft. 9 in. |
Beam: |
9 ft. |
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Depth of hull: |
7 ft. |
Draught: |
3 ft. |
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Maximum speed: |
34.5 knots |
Powerplant: |
Three-stage
axial-flow Parsons steam turbine driving two 12 ft. 6 in. outer shafts,
each with three 18 in. diameter, 24 in. pitch propellers |
Maximum Pwr: |
2,000
hp. |
Three-drum
water-tube coal fired boiler with double ended 1,100 sq. ft. heating
surface. |
Working pressure: |
200
lb/sq. in. (170 lb/sq. in. at the turbine) |
Water req'd at
31 knots: |
27,000
lb/hr. |
Page from 'The Rolls Royce Magazine',
number 48, March 1991.
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