The mariners' handbook; a convenient reference book for navigators, yachtsmen, and seamen of all classes (1906)
International Correspondence Schools, Roden, Ernest Konrad, 1866-, International Correspondence Schools. Pocketbook · Scranton, Pa. : International Textbook Co. · leaf 269
. 232 TORPEDOES If a projectile strikes the fuse, it may explode the torpedo andso destroy the boat carr>-ing it. This is a risk that mustbe taken by vessels of this class, but it is one that cannotproperly be taken by larger ships, and on such ships tor-pedoes, if carried at all, are carried… … An overwater tube can be trained and pointed like a gun,so far as lateral aim is concerned, but underwater tubes arefixed and can be pointed only by the steering of the ship.In the case of an underwater tube, special arrangements arerequired to keep water from entering the ship and also toprevent…
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