Janus-class destroyer

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Three Janus-class torpedo-boat destroyers (TBDs) served with the Royal Navy. Janus, Lightning and Porcupine were ordered under the 1893-94 Programme, all laid down on 28 March 1894 at Palmer's shipyard at Jarrow and launched during 1895. They displaced 275 tons (light), were 204 feet 6 inches (62.33 m) long and produced 3,900 hp (2,900 kW) from their Reed water tube boilers which gave them a top speed of 27 knots.

1895 — 1920  WikimediaWikidata
3 produced, 
A-class destroyerRoyal NavyPalmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company

A-class destroyerHMS JanusHMS LightningHMS Porcupine


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  • HMS Janus
    1895 Janus-class destroyer
  • HMS Lightning
    1895 Janus-class destroyer
  • HMS Porcupine
    1895 Janus-class destroyer
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