Published Resources Details Letters Patent

Author
Foster, J. G.
Title
Improvement in electro-magnetic apparatus for steering torpedo-boats, & c
Imprint
United states Patent Office, 26 March 1872
Description

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 125,039.

Accession No.1295

Abstract

"My invention relates to a torpedo or torpedo-boat provided with propelling devices, to be directed against vessels from a distance; and consists of a novel arrangement of electrical steering devices by which the operator on shore or on a vessel can guide and direct it as it proceeds from him."