HNoMS Lyn (1882)

HNoMS Lyn was a 1.-class torpedo boat operated by the Royal Norwegian Navy. Launched in 1882, she represented an early experiment in torpedo boat design and naval strategy for Norway. Lyn was built in the United Kingdom by Thornycroft, a company renowned for its torpedo boat designs.

Lyn's primary armament consisted of torpedoes, reflecting the naval doctrine of the time which emphasized small, fast vessels capable of delivering crippling blows to larger warships. Her role was envisioned as a coastal defense craft, capable of intercepting and attacking enemy ships attempting to penetrate Norwegian fjords and coastal waters.

The vessel's service life spanned several decades, during which time she likely participated in naval exercises and patrols, contributing to Norway's overall maritime defense capabilities. As naval technology advanced, Lyn eventually became obsolete. Details regarding her decommissioning or final disposition are limited in readily available sources, but it is likely she was either scrapped or repurposed for other duties within the Norwegian military establishment. Her significance lies in her historical context as one of Norway's early forays into torpedo boat warfare.