Published Resources Details Journal Article

Title
Several new applications of science introduced into war
In
Nature
Imprint
vol. 16, 7 March 1878, pp. 361-362
Description

Accession No.2008

Abstract

In May 1878, the Speaker of the House of Commons and a large following of members, visited the Portsmouth Dockyards and witnessed a number of demonstrations of torpedo warfare including the launching of a 16-inch Whitehead torpedo from a steam pinnace