Prefacing a more comprehensive review of the torpedo question, the Editor of Engineering published a short review of the Resolute experiments and their likely impact on naval tactics, and supported the 1866 report to the Naval Department and Congress of the United States of Mr. Jaques*, he was of the opinion that "The most powerful torpedo system that can be conceived cannot take the place of all other defences; ships, both armoured and unarmoured, are indispensable to prevent blockade and destroy commerce. The three lines - fortifications, torpedoes, and ships - are absolute requisites of a proper and sure defence, defence and heavy guns are imperative, not only for these ships, but to prevent countermining, removal, and destruction of the interior and channel torpedoes." *"Torpedoes for National Defence." By Lieutenant W. H. Jaques, U.S. Navy, 1866. J. P. Putnam's Sons. London.