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Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship
Turbinia - the first steam turbine-powered steamship. Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, Turbinia wasy the fastest ship anywhere in the world at that time. Demonstrated dramatically at the Spithead Navy Review in 1897. Today, Turbinia is on display at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Date - circa 1897
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1894 1897 Afloat Appearance Fastest Fitted Review Spectacular Spithead Steam Ships Turbine Made
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Turbinia: The Pioneering Steam Turbine-Powered Steamship (circa 1897) This photograph showcases Turbinia, the world's first steam turbine-powered steamship, during her spectacular appearance at the Spithead Navy Review in 1897. Built as an experimental vessel in 1894, Turbinia was a groundbreaking innovation in marine engineering. At a time when steamships relied on traditional reciprocating engines, Turbinia's creators, Sir Charles Parsons and his team, fitted her with a revolutionary steam turbine engine. This new engine design offered numerous advantages, including increased efficiency, greater power output, and the ability to generate continuous power. With her sleek lines and innovative engineering, Turbinia quickly gained notoriety as the fastest ship afloat. Capable of reaching impressive speeds of up to 34.25 knots (approximately 63.2 kilometers per hour), she left other vessels in her wake. The photograph captures Turbinia in all her glory as she graced the waters during the June 1897 Spithead Navy Review. The event, held to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, provided the perfect platform for Turbinia to demonstrate her remarkable capabilities to the world. Today, this historical vessel is proudly on display at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving as a testament to the ingenuity and pioneering spirit of her creators. Turbinia's legacy continues to inspire engineers and innovators, paving the way for advancements in marine transportation technology.
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