embédded. The last improvement in this direction has known writer on naval gunnery. turret. The principal advantage expected from the ship was been the application of magneto-electricity, which was suc- In 1778 heformally submitted various propositions “‘ forim- its immense beak or prow, the ship… … THE FRENCH IRON-CLAD RAM “TAUREAU.” of the vessel are protected by armor extending only about ordnance,” including the introduction of flint locks and quill The inductive apparatus used with these tubes is ex- three feet above the water line amidghips, and abaft and at tubes. His propositions were…
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