Published Resources Details Journal Article

Title
The torpedo boat "Lightning"
In
Engineering
Imprint
vol. 31, 24 June 1881, pp. 648-649
Description

Accession No.843

Abstract

As a result of changes to the position of the rudder and screw propeller of the first-class torpedo boat Lightning to improve manoeuvrability the Lightning was able to complete port and starboard turns in one minute 15 seconds with comparatively little movement of the bow.