Published Resources Details Letters Patent

Author
Savage, A. W.
Title
Marine Torpedo
Imprint
United States Patent Office, 1891
Description

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No.456,524, dated July 21, 1891.

Accession No.1970

Abstract

This invention relates to the mechanical construction of torpedo-boats of the class wherein the hull proper is submerged, but supported at a suitable distance below the surface by a float, and wherein the hull is formed with a chamber or passage adapted to receive the torpedo proper, provision being made for the automatic discharge of the torpedo and the reversing of the boat's motor upon impact with the vessel or other object which it is sought to destroy.