What is torpedo boats?

Torpedo boats are small and fast naval vessels that are designed to attack larger enemy ships with torpedoes. They are typically less than 100 feet long and have a top speed of around 40-50 knots.

Historically, torpedo boats first saw action in the late 1800s and were widely used in both World War I and World War II. In World War I, they were used primarily for coastal defense and naval reconnaissance, while in World War II they were used primarily for raiding enemy shipping and escorting larger naval vessels.

The effectiveness of torpedo boats can be seen in the numerous successful attacks they made against enemy ships, including the sinking of the British battleship HMS Royal Oak by a German torpedo boat during the early stages of World War II.

Today, torpedo boats are less commonly used in modern naval warfare due to advances in missile technology and the development of more sophisticated anti-torpedo defenses. However, some countries still maintain small fleets of torpedo boats for coastal defense and patrol purposes.