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“Turbinia” at speed – but who’s on the conning tower?

Discovery Museum   Maritime History   Science
Posted by administrator on June 13, 2013     Permalink     Comments (15)

This iconic image of Turbinia conveys an impression of speed like no other. The rearing stem, the massive bow wave and the foaming ‘rooster’s tail’ wake all play their part, but perhaps the most unusual element for a maritime photograph… Read more