Romania returned to Yarrow in Britain for more spar-torpedo boats in 1882 after its earlier boat had proved useful. These small craft displaced 12 tons, developed 150 horsepower and could reach 16.5 knots with eight crew. A river bend offered a chance to appear at short range and charge an opponent. That confined setting gave a spar torpedo one of its more promising opportunities.
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Why river bends favoured Romania's spar-torpedo boats
Small, fast spar-torpedo boats could use river bends to approach at short range, making confined waterways a promising setting for the weapon.