ity by means of a coiled spring the construction of the new torpedo in the special de- square inch. which was released at the moment of firing. In the partment of the works set apart for torpedo work. The The after portion of the torpedo, or the tail, contains Bliss-Leavitt torpedo the spring is… … cartridge primer of dry gun-cotton derfully efficient little turbine engine for detonating the charge. . The Tail of Torpedo in the Lathe. Finishing the Joint. that drives them. The Bliss Com- small propeller carried at the ex- pany has designed a very effective treme point of the torpedo is for…
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