MEDEA CLASS.
(Completed 1889.)
MEDEA.
This is the oldest light cruiser on the active list. She displaces 2,800 tons, has a speed of 19 knots, and is armed with six 4·7-in., and fourteen smaller guns, besides four torpedo tubes. The coal capacity is 400 tons. The complement is about 200 officers and men.
DESTROYERS.
“L” CLASS.
(Completed 1914.)
LLEWELLYN.
LENNOX.
LOYAL.
LEGION.
LAFOREY.
LAWFORD.
LOUIS.
LYDIARD.
LEONIDAS.
LUCIFER.
LAERTES.
LYSANDER.
LANCE.
LOOKOUT.
LAUREL.
LIBERTY.
LARK.
LANDRAIL.
LAVEROCK.
LINNET.
These are among the very latest destroyers. They were launched in 1913, and have a displacement of 965 tons. The designed speed is 29 knots, which was exceeded on trial. They consume oil fuel only. The armament consists of three 4-in. guns and four torpedo tubes, and they carry 100 officers and men.
“K” CLASS.
(Completed 1913.)
ACASTA.
ACHATES.
AMBUSCADE.
ARDENT.
FORTUNE.
CHRISTOPHER.
COCKATRICE.
CONTEST.
GARLAND.
PARAGON.
PORPOISE.
UNITY.
VICTOR.
LYNX.
MIDGE.
OWL.
SHARK.
SPARROWHAWK.
SPITFIRE.
HARDY.
These destroyers were built under the 1911 programme. The displacement is 935 tons, and they can steam at more than 30 knots. The armament is three 4-in. guns and two torpedo tubes. Oil fuel only is consumed. The complement is 100 officers and men.