Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, and easily the fastest ship in the world at that time, it was demonstrated dramatically at the Spithead Navy Review in 1897 and set the standard for the next generation of steamships, the majority of which were turbine powered.
It was built as an experimental vessel in 1894. It was built as easily the fastest ship in the world at that time. It was demonstrated dramatically at the Spithead Navy Review in 1897. It was set the standard for the next generation of steamships, the majority of which were turbine. This turbine was powered.