Footnotes:

[1] The Pallas and Research were sold out of service in 1880.

[2] By increasing the displacement of this type thirty tons, an increase of speed of two knots has been obtained, a 4-inch stern-gun mounted, and the boats made perfectly seaworthy.

[3] See cut, page 203.

[4] See cut, page 199.

[5] See cut, page 201.

[6] See cut, page 202.

[7] See plate Part IV. French Barbette Turret.

[8] See page 299.