Published Resources Details Journal Article
- Title
- Locomotive Torpedoes
- In
- The Engineer
- Imprint
- vol. 65, 24 February 1888, p. 147
- Description
Accession No.2628
- Abstract
In 1888 locomotive torpedoes were divided into two classes, the uncontrolled type which were represented by the Whitehead and Howell torpedoes and those which could be directed by means of a wire or wires represented by the Lay and Brennan torpedoes that were usually spoken of as being controlled torpedoes. This article describes both classes in some detail.