The Lightning, first purpose built torpedo arm craft of the British Royal Navy, is today's subject.

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www.amazon.co.uk/Conways-Worlds-Fighting-Ships-186…
www.amazon.co.uk/First-Destroyers-David-Lyon/dp/18…
www.amazon.co.uk/British-Destroyers-Earliest-Secon…

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