Published Resources Details Letters Patent

Author
Maxim, H.
Title
Automobile torpedo
Imprint
United States Patent Office, 3580
Description

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 937,217. Application filed October 4 1899.

Accession No.1444

Abstract

"The object of the present invention is to construct a torpedo which, within a shell of given proportions shall be capable of carrying a much larger explosive charge than has heretofore been practicable and also be able to travel at a greater speed and for a greater distance than has heretofore been deemed possible in this class of torpedoes."

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