Triton Class Trimaran Prototype Warship
RV Triton
When I photographed this warship, I didn't realise just how important to Royal Navy design evolution she was!! RV Triton (never HMS Triton as she was never part of the fleet) was a trimaran concept research vessel for the Royal Navy, that was intended to test the trimaran concept for large warships, and at 2236 tons with a length of 318 feet and a beam of 73 feet was similar in size to a Type 12 or 'Leander' class frigate. RV Triton is seen alongside at Devonport Naval Base on 17th February 2001, shortly after delivery and whilst being evaluated by the RN. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5zgHrJTcTw