Q&A · 3:11:12-3:11:27

Did Turbinia inspire Dalrymple-Hamilton's love of speed?

Turbinia is an unlikely explanation for Dalrymple-Hamilton's love of speed because the timing does not fit.

Question

Was Dalrymple-Hamilton's need for speed influenced by Turbinia racing through the fleet review?

Short answer

Probably not. The timing does not fit, and the enthusiasm for speed appears to have been his own.

Notes

Turbinia's fleet-review run is considered too early to explain Dalrymple-Hamilton's enthusiasm for speed. His love of fast ships is treated as a personal inclination.