Published Resources Details Journal Article

Title
Torpedo impulse tubes
In
The Engineer
Imprint
vol. 67, 1 March 1889, p. 181
Description

Accession No.195

Abstract

The General Engine and Boiler Co. of London manufactured two forms of torpedo impulse tubes suitable for 14 inch by 15-foot Whitehead torpedoes. One used compressed air to eject the torpedo and the other a slow-burning gunpowder charge.