nearly sister-ship Baluchi 1888
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
| TB4 Mahratta, 1901- TB104 (RIM, 1892- RN) | White, Cowes | 1887 | 1889 | 1889 | sold 7.1920 | ||
| TB5 Sikh, 1901- TB105 (RIM, 1892- RN) | White, Cowes | 1887 | 1889 | 1889 | sold 1.1920 | ||
| TB6 Rajput, 1901- TB106 (RIM, 1892- RN) | White, Cowes | 1887 | 1889 | 1889 | sold 10.1910 |
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Displacement normal, t |
95 |
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Displacement full, t |
|
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Length, m |
41.2 oa 39.6 pp |
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Breadth, m |
4.42 |
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Draught, m |
2.29 |
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No of shafts |
1 |
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Machinery |
1 2-cyl VC, 2 locomotive boilers |
|
Power, h. p. |
1000 |
|
Max speed, kts |
22 |
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Fuel, t |
coal |
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Endurance, nm(kts) |
|
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Armament |
2 x 2 - 25/40 Nordenfelt Mk I, 1 - 356 TT (bow), 2 x 2 - 356 TT |
|
Complement |
18 |
Project history: In 1887 the India Office ordered seven boats which were to be slightly enlarged versions of the 125-footers. These appeal never to have been delivered to India, and in 1892 were taken over by the Royal Navy, though their numbering as TB100-106 did not take place until 1901. Deck TT can be replaced by 47mm gun.
Like the other boats built by White on the 'turnabout' system they were very
manoeuvrable.
Modernizations: None.
Naval service: No significant events.
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