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In 1915 or 1916, she trialed a [[Wise Pressure Telegraphy System Type A]] for torpedo control. As a result of this trial, in 1917 she was to have her system upgraded to the [[Wise Pressure Telegraphy System Type C|Type C]] standard. | In 1915 or 1916, she trialed a [[Wise Pressure Telegraphy System Type A]] for torpedo control. As a result of this trial, in 1917 she was to have her system upgraded to the [[Wise Pressure Telegraphy System Type C|Type C]] standard. | ||
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Revision as of 14:56, 21 August 2012
| H.M.S. Inconstant | |
| Career | Details |
|---|---|
| Pendant Numbers: | 5A (1914) 73 (Jan 1918) 77 (Apr 1918)[1] |
| Built By: | Beardmore |
| Laid Down: | |
| Launched: | 6 July, 1914 |
| Commissioned: | |
| Sold: | |
| Fate: | |
Alterations
Inconstant was fitted with a director in March, 1918. This alteration required her pole mast to be replaced with a tripod mast for greater rigidity.[2]
In 1915 or 1916, she trialed a Wise Pressure Telegraphy System Type A for torpedo control. As a result of this trial, in 1917 she was to have her system upgraded to the Type C standard.
Captains
Dates of appointment given:
- Captain Bertram S. Thesiger, 25 October, 1914.[3]
- Captain Francis A. Marten, 21 August, 1917,[4] in command at end of war.
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Dittmar; Colledge. British Warships: 1914-1919. p. 47.
- ↑ The Technical History and Index: Fire Control in HM Ships, 1919, pp. 11-12.
- ↑ The Navy List (October, 1915). p. 395.
- ↑ The Navy List (December, 1918). p. 819.
Bibliography
- Dittmar, F.J.; Colledge, J.J. (1972). British Warships 1914–1919. London: Ian Allan.
- Template:BibConways1906-1921
- Template:BibUKDreyerTableHandbook1918
- Template:BibUKFireControlInHMShips1919
