Show uncle sams fast warship in the scout cruiser talent th united states possesses the fastest warship afloat in the recent govern ment standardization trial over the measured mile course off me this handsome vessel was driver at a maximum speed of 26 88 kanoti and at an average speed for five runt over the mile course of 25 95 knots the salem Is equipped with curtet turbines a type which has been devel aped in this country the chester s sister ship la conceded to be the gee ond fastest warship afloat report from across the ocean that the brit ish indomitable reached taster speed than these are said to be lacking lr verification |