Published Resources Details Letters Patent
- Title
- Current-controlling device for torpedo-boats
- Imprint
- United States Patent Office.
- Description
Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 257,693, dated May 9, 1882, Application filed June 14, 1881.
Accession No.1320
- Abstract
"My invention relates to the method of operating or controlling the propelling, steering and firing apparatus of a self-actuated torpedo-boat, which are carried therein by means of an electrical cable connection from the boat to a suitable operating point, and proper electrical apparatus at each end of the cable or wire for accomplishing the desired results…"