turbinia
HMS *Turbinia* was a British experimental steam turbine-powered yacht, designed by Charles Parsons and built in 1897. Originally constructed as a private vessel for Parsons, the ship was later acquired by the Royal Navy to demonstrate the potential of turbine propulsion. The vessel played a pivotal role in the development of modern naval engineering, particularly in the adoption of steam turbines for warships.
Measuring approximately 130 feet (40 meters) in length, *Turbinia* was powered by three steam turbines, each
Following its trials, *Turbinia* was purchased by the Royal Navy in 1899 and designated as a turbine
HMS *Turbinia* was decommissioned in 1904 and subsequently sold for scrap. Despite its relatively short active