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The '''im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument''' was a [[Torpedo Control]] instrument designed by Cdr. J. K. im Thurn and described in the ''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917'', amongst surely others.<ref>''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917'', pp. 200-201, also Plate 60.</ref> | The '''im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument''' was a [[Torpedo Control]] instrument designed by Cdr. J. K. im Thurn and described in the ''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917'', amongst surely others.<ref>''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917'', pp. 200-201, also Plate 60.</ref> | ||
| − | In 1917, four examples had been made and trialled in [[H.M.S. Revenge ( | + | In 1917, four examples had been made and trialled in [[H.M.S. Revenge (1915)|''Revenge'']], [[H.M.S. Vernon (Torpedo Training School)|''Vernon'']], [[H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth (1913)|''Queen Elizabeth'']] and [[H.M.S. King George V (1911)|''King George V'']]. |
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Revision as of 15:02, 5 March 2011
im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument[1]
The im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument was a Torpedo Control instrument designed by Cdr. J. K. im Thurn and described in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917, amongst surely others.[2]
In 1917, four examples had been made and trialled in Revenge, Vernon, Queen Elizabeth and King George V.
Design
[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE], ARTS1917 pp. 200-201
Function
The device was primarily useful for graphically representing torpedo defence by calculating enemy torpedo threats. An example problem that it could be applied to is provided.[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE]ARTS1917 p. 201
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917, Plate 60.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917, pp. 200-201, also Plate 60.
Bibliography
