Turbinia

Turbinia \nTurbinia, built in 1894 to demonstrate the capability of steam-turbine power.\nDisplacement: 44.5 tons Length (overall): 103 ft. 9 in.\nBeam: 9 ft. Depth of hull: 7 ft.\nDraught: 3 ft. Maximum speed: 34.5 knots\nPowerplant: 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\nMaximum Pwr: 2,000 hp.\nThree-drum water-tube coal fired boiler with double ended 1,100 sq. ft. heating surface.\nWorking pressure: 200 lb/sq. in. (170 lb/sq. in. at the turbine)\nWater req'd at 31 knots: 27,000 lb/hr.