#360
Connecticut, United States
Joined: June 18, 2003
KitMaker: 1,020 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 05:35 AM UTC
All the rage towards the end of the 19th century, all navies had to have the torpedo boat designs that launched the new self propelled torpedoes weapons. These two boats here were of a two-funnel design similar to the French Dragon class of torpedo boat.
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Thanks!
"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." - John Paul Jones
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: July 13, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 06:56 AM UTC
Very cool indeed.
Thanks Michael for the news item.
Cheers
Sean
#335
Auckland, New Zealand
Joined: September 03, 2013
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Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 02:52 PM UTC
If the NZ Dollar doesn't sink any lower I would be tempted by one of these
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Strip, Track and Trail - Porsche 917/20 - On the bench
Phantoms at 60 - F-4J Marines
Below 1000 tons - M50 minesweeper - Sailed for duty
