The Russian Cruiser Askold
In the late 1890s the Russian Empire sought to strengthen its presence in the Far East, China and Korea.
The MAS-15 Italian Navy Torpedo-armed Motorboat
The limited basin of the Adriatic Sea favoured the operation of the light ships and various types of “microorganisms”.
The Japanese Cruiser Asama
The victorious war against China in 1895 had a bittersweet taste for Japan.
SMS Torpedoboot A - III
In the year 1894, Germany built the last small torpedo boat in the 19th century. Then there was an over 20-year hiatus.
