Title

A torpedo placer

Caption

Illustration depicting a torpedo placer. Torpedoes were placed on the track so that they would explode when struck by a wheel. In this way the driver could not miss a signal in a fog, or inadvertently pass it. Dated 19th century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A18_335

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,2Mb) / 12,9in x 18,1in / 3858 x 5436 (300dpi)

Keywords

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