An item referred to the magazine Revista Maritima reporting that in April 1938 the British motor torpedo boat HMS 102 was commissioned which was larger and faster than the motor torpedo boats serving in the Mediterranean. The latter had a horsepower of 1.500 hp and a maximum speed pf 35 knots with the no. 102 fitted out with 3x1.000hp Isotta Franchini engines allowing a speed of 43,7 knots in full loaded condition/ Her armament consisted of 2-2cm guns and 2-54,3cm torpedo tubes.(1)
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1. Still existing as a museum ship. Designed by Peter Du Cane who was managing director of Vosper Ltd. Laid down in 1936 and launched in 1937. MMSI 235106809 and call sign MFRQ.
Note
1. Still existing as a museum ship. Designed by Peter Du Cane who was managing director of Vosper Ltd. Laid down in 1936 and launched in 1937. MMSI 235106809 and call sign MFRQ.
