Published Resources Details Journal Article

Title
The torpedo accident at Hobson's Bay
In
Engineering
Description of Work
Letter to the Editor by Centurion
Imprint
vol. 31, 29 April 1881, pp. 434-435
Description

Accession No.839

Abstract

A report on the inquest into the accidental explosion of a torpedo [mine] containing 70 pounds of gunpowder in a zinc case whilst it was being lowered into the water from a boat attached to the Cerberus. Three people were killed and another seriously injured. The court was unable to come to a verdict as to the cause of the explosion