POLYPHEMUS.
Armored ram The transverse section of this ship is top-shaped, showing above water a convex upper deck surmounted by a light musket-proof superstructure. In addition to her heavy ram, she is provided with apparatus for firing the Whitehead torpedo, ahead and from each beam.
EREBUS.
Old-type casemated floating battery, completely armored.
WYVERN.
ENGLISH UNARMORED FLEET.
(New Cruisers.)
- A = Length between Perpendiculars.
- B = Breadth of Beam.
- C = Mean Draft.
- D = Displacement.
- E = Construction Material.