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-The Project Gutenberg eBook of Instructions for the Management of
-Harvey's Sea Torpedo, by Frederick Harvey
-
-This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and
-most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions
-whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms
-of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at
-www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you
-will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before
-using this eBook.
-
-Title: Instructions for the Management of Harvey's Sea Torpedo
-
-Author: Frederick Harvey
-
-Release Date: April 14, 2022 [eBook #67838]
-
-Language: English
-
-Produced by: deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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-
-*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
-MANAGEMENT OF HARVEY'S SEA TORPEDO ***
-
-
-
-
-
-
-[Illustration: Plate 1.
-
-‘Royal Sovereign’ ‘Camel’
-
-TRIAL OF HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDO.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.]
-
-
-
-
- INSTRUCTIONS
- FOR THE
- MANAGEMENT
- OF
- HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDO.
-
- LONDON:
- E. & F. N. SPON, 48, CHARING CROSS.
- PORTSMOUTH: J. GRIFFIN & CO. DEVONPORT: J. R. H. SPRY.
- 1871.
-
- LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, STAMFORD STREET AND
- CHARING CROSS.
-
-
-
-
-INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDO.
-
-
-To impart a thorough knowledge of the management of such an arm as the
-sea torpedo is a matter of easy accomplishment by personal explanation;
-especially so, when the arm is in the water, and practised with under
-conditions that would obtain in its application to the disabling of, or
-to the destruction of vessels against which it may be employed.
-
-But in the absence of such mode of instruction, the following directions
-are offered, with a hope that they will prove sufficiently explanatory of
-an arm, which, like other arms, requires skill and aptitude in using it
-effectively.
-
-By the instructions here given, it must be understood, there are two
-torpedoes; though both are of the same kind, they differ in construction,
-by reason of the difference in the position of their respective planes,
-so that one may diverge to port, and the other to starboard; the
-direction of the divergence is known by the position of the slings and
-rudder. There is a like difference in the exploding bolts; the bolts
-which respectively belong to the port and starboard torpedoes are known
-by the direction of their safety keys.
-
-[Illustration: (A)
-
-STARBOARD TORPEDO.]
-
-[Illustration: (B)
-
-PORT TORPEDO.]
-
-The sea torpedo has the advantage of exploding only when in hugging
-contact with the vessel attacked; the levers by which it is exploded are
-so placed in relation to the tow-rope, that either the side or top lever
-is found invariably to act effectively in forcing down the exploding
-bolt at the instant of contact; this has been ascertained by the result
-of many experimental trials.
-
-The shape is an irregular figure, which can be best understood by
-reference to the drawings (p. 4). The dimensions of exterior case are as
-follows:—
-
- ft. in.
-
- ⎧ Length 5 0
- Large Torpedo ⎨ Breadth 0 6⅛
- ⎩ Depth 1 8¾
-
- ⎧ Length 3 8
- Small Torpedo ⎨ Breadth 0 5
- ⎩ Depth 1 6
-
-[Illustration: (C)
-
-SECTION (C).]
-
-The exterior case is made of well-seasoned elm 1½ in. thick, iron bound,
-and screwed together with water-tight packing between the joints, also
-cemented with pitch. The interior case is made of stout sheet copper;
-the case has two loading holes corresponding in size to two holes in the
-deck, or top of the exterior case. These holes are made sufficiently
-large to load with gun-cotton discs, if preferred. The loading holes
-are fitted with corks, which are inserted before screwing on the brass
-cap, to prevent any chance of accident through friction in screwing on
-the cap; the bushing has the thread of the screw on the outside for
-the same reason. If thought necessary, the cork can be cemented over
-before screwing on the cap, which will render the joint doubly secure
-from leakage. The centre of the copper case has a stout copper tube,
-which is soldered to the top and bottom surfaces of the copper case, the
-charge being all round it; into this centre tube is screwed the priming
-case. It should be understood that both the exterior and inner cases are
-thoroughly water-tight, so that in the event of the outer case being
-damaged, still the charge in the interior case is preserved perfectly
-dry, the cases being altogether independent of each other.
-
-The capacity of the copper case of the large torpedo is such that it will
-contain 77 lbs. of water; the capacity of the small one, 28 lbs.; from
-these can be determined the quantity of any explosive agent with which it
-may be desired to charge either torpedo.
-
-The charges of various powders the torpedoes will contain are as follows:—
-
- Large Torpedo. Small Torpedo.
- lbs. lbs.
- Glyoxilin 47 16
- Schultze’s blasting powder 60 22
- Compressed gun-cotton 60 22
- Picric powders 73 26
- Rifle grained powder 76 27
- Horsley’s original 80 28
- Horsley’s blasting powder 85 30
- Nobel’s dynamite 100 35
-
-The above must be considered an approximation, since much will depend
-upon the labour expended in packing the torpedo.
-
-Some of the powders named have not yet been manufactured on a large scale.
-
-The priming case is made of stout sheet copper, and contains a large
-bursting charge, which may be either rifle grained powder or a stronger
-explosive, which is recommended.
-
-[Illustration: (D)
-
-SECTION.]
-
-[Illustration: (E)]
-
-In the centre of the priming case is a brass tube in which the exploding
-bolt works, and at the bottom of this tube is a steel-pointed pin, which
-pierces the capsule on the muzzle of the exploding bolt, when the bolt is
-forced down. At the side of the brass tube, and near the base of the pin,
-is a small hole, covered with thin brass foil, which will allow of an
-escape of water into the priming case, should any have collected at the
-bottom of the tube. The loading hole of the priming case is at the bottom
-of the case, and arranged with cork and cap upon the same principle as
-the loading holes for main charge. A powerful spanner is provided for
-screwing in the priming case and caps of main loading holes, which are
-fitted with leather washers to form a water-tight joint. The priming case
-can be stored separate from the torpedo if preferred, but there is no
-necessity for so doing unless it is charged with a dangerous compound.
-When the torpedoes are being stored, a wooden plug is inserted into the
-brass tube of the priming case; there is a cavity in the plug at the
-lower end; the cavity is filled with a greasy composition, into which
-runs the pin of the priming case when the ping is in its place; the pin
-is thus protected from corrosion, and the tube of the case secured from
-any foreign matter getting accidentally into it.
-
-The exploding bolt is fitted to work with a pressure of about 50 lbs. on
-the head of the bolt for the large torpedo, and 20 lbs. for the small.
-
-[Illustration: (F)]
-
-On account of the great proportional length of the stuffing box, it is
-quite impossible for water to enter into the tube, and the pressure can
-be regulated to the greatest nicety by the quantity of thread wound on.
-The bolts are easily kept in order by turning them round occasionally in
-their tubes, stored as they would be in the bolt magazine (see p. 20,
-Fig. Y). The best lubrication for them is hog’s lard free from salt,
-beeswax, neat’s-foot oil, in proportion 3, 1, 1. The bolt has several
-grooves for the thread stuffing to be wound on, and in the event of its
-working too easy, a few turns of whity-brown thread on the two lower
-stuffings will suffice; should it work too stiff, revolve it in the
-magazine tube until it works with the desired amount of pressure, which,
-after a little practice, is well known by the hand. In the event of a few
-drops of water entering the tube, which has never occurred, a provision
-is made for its escape (see priming case), that it may not impede the
-descent of the bolt. The cavity in the bolt for containing the exploding
-composition is, in length and diameter, sufficient to contain a charge
-that will of itself explode the torpedo (see Fig G), without depending
-upon the priming case. The bolts are all the same size, and differ only
-in the direction of the slot for safety key, being port or starboard
-bolts accordingly.
-
-[Illustration: (G)]
-
-[Illustration: (H)]
-
-The muzzle of the exploding bolt stands one inch off the pin when in
-safety position, that is, when the safety key rests on the brasswork of
-the priming case. This can always be ascertained before entering the bolt
-(if thought necessary) by a wooden gauge forced down until it touches the
-point of the pin, which measurement transferred to the bolt will show the
-distance of the muzzle when forced down to the safety position.
-
-The safety key is secured in the slot of the exploding bolt by eight or
-nine parts of strong whity-brown thread secured to the key, as shown
-in Fig. J (p. 10), passed round the bolt, and securely knotted in this
-manner; the parts of the thread come away with the key when drawn,
-in order that none of the parts may be worked down the tube by the
-exploding bolt.
-
-[Illustration: (I)]
-
-[Illustration: (J)]
-
-In the event of the large torpedo being cut away in deep water after
-withdrawal of the safety key, it will explode by pressure on the head of
-the bolt at about sixty fathoms depth. The small one at about thirty.
-
-The brass guard for the exploding bolt is an extra precaution (suggested
-by Capt. A. Hood, R.N., Director-General of Naval Ordnance) should any
-person by mistake attempt to place the bolt into the torpedo without
-the safety key in its place. It is placed over the head of the bolt and
-pushed down until the thumb-screw on the side works into a small hole in
-the shoulder of the bolt.[1] The manner in which this guard is fitted
-ensures its removal before launching, since the after lever cannot be
-placed until it is. It also makes a convenient handle for turning the
-bolt in the magazine.
-
-[1] As the certainty of explosion depends mainly upon the exploding
-bolt being properly charged, the inventor takes entire charge of this
-important detail.
-
-[Illustration: (K)]
-
-The explosive composition in the bolts is powerful and safe; so packed
-that no amount of concussion can explode it; the bolt must be pierced
-through the capsule at the muzzle for that purpose. The bolts are
-hermetically sealed at the muzzle by a metallic capsule, and can be
-stored for an indefinite length of time without chance of deterioration.
-The exploding point of the composition in the bolt is 420° Fahrenheit.
-
-[Illustration: (L)]
-
-The side and top levers are so arranged, that when driven close into
-the torpedo, the bolt is down to the shoulder; and, since there are
-three explosions to take place, it is calculated the torpedo will be in
-hugging contact when the main charge explodes, and exploded by a powerful
-discharge in the centre, thereby disposing of the explosive force to the
-greatest advantage.
-
-The torpedo must be closing to the ship when the levers are acting and
-the bolt descending; no experiment for the force of explosive agents,
-with a cushion of water intervening, is required. The amount of explosive
-agent, when in contact, is all that is required, and the torpedo can be
-manufactured to contain a larger charge, if thought necessary, with a
-very small increase of dimensions; but the present size is convenient for
-handling and launching; and if loaded with any of the powerful blasting
-powders, would, in all probability, prove sufficient to bilge or destroy
-the largest iron-clad.
-
-[Illustration: (M)]
-
-[Illustration: (N)]
-
-The lanyard or side-lever is permanently secured to the short arm of the
-lever; the end is rove under the fair lead on the deck of the torpedo
-up through the brass oval hole in the after top lever, then down under
-the fair lead (abaft the first turn), and across the deck of the torpedo
-to the handle, and secured with a round turn and two half-hitches. Care
-should be taken that the short arm of the lever is brought close into
-the fair lead, and the lanyard should be set up sufficiently taut to
-give a slight spring in the after top lever by the strain brought on it.
-This lever has a steel fish on the top, in order to prevent it taking
-a permanent bend. If the side-lever lanyard is properly set up, the
-bolt will spring down about one-eighth of an inch when the safety key
-is withdrawn, owing to the spring in the lever and shrinking of the
-lanyard; this brings the muzzle one-eighth of an inch nearer the pin
-without disturbing the side lever. The lanyard should be made up like a
-reef-point; it should be well-greased immediately before launching.
-
-[Illustration: (O)]
-
-[Illustration: (P)]
-
-[Illustration: (Q)]
-
-To secure the fore top lever to the after, in order that a back hit
-may not separate them, the small lanyards, with an eye in one end, and
-whipped at the other, are first placed over the eyes in the fore top
-lever, then rove through the brass hole in the after top lever, in
-opposite directions, passed up through the eyes in the fore top lever,
-and knotted over it. The distance from the eyes in the fore top lever
-to the hole in the after top lever is so arranged that it will not
-interfere with the descent of them. The fore-locks for the various bolts
-which fix the levers are made of fishing-line. After knotting them, the
-ends should be secured together by a seizing of thread.
-
-[Illustration: (R)]
-
-[Illustration: (S)]
-
-The handles, formed of iron straps passing under the torpedo, and
-terminating in four eyes above the deck, are principally for handling it;
-one of the foremost eyes is made use of as a fair lead for the safety-key
-lanyard, and to stop it to; the other foremost is made use of to secure
-the side lanyard to Fig. N (p. 12).
-
-The ballast is composed of iron and sheet lead; the former, a fixture
-to the wooden bottom of the torpedo; the latter, screwed on with long
-screws into the iron. A thin sheet of lead is always kept on the
-bottom, affording a soft material for moving them about on, removing
-the objection that may be made to the friction caused by an iron bottom
-in the moving of them in the torpedo-room. By taking out these screws,
-several more thicknesses of sheet-lead can be screwed on, the same
-screws binding all together. On leaving the manufacturers, there is
-sufficient lead placed on the bottom for a speed between three and ten
-knots. A very large increase of ballast would require another buoy to be
-strung on over and above the usual complement.
-
-[Illustration: (T)]
-
-The proper adjustment of the slings is most important, as the divergence
-depends upon it. The after legs of the slings, when stretched out
-alongside the torpedo, should extend one foot beyond the stem iron of
-the torpedo for the large torpedo, and eight inches for the small one;
-the distance on the slings being reckoned from the seizing round the
-thimble. This first adjustment is near enough if within two inches of the
-regulation.
-
-The thimble of the slings is made suitable for wire or hemp rope, the
-fore surface of it being bell-mouthed, to prevent chafe of the tow-rope;
-the thimble is so constructed that the parts of the slings cannot escape
-from the groove should the seizing become slack; it will be observed that
-by this arrangement the edge of the thimble is not brought in contact
-when rounding the stem or stern of a vessel, the nip after leaving the
-tow-rope coming direct on to the fore span, and thence to the projecting
-curve of the side lever.
-
-When all four legs are pulled out, in direction of the tow-rope, they
-bear an equal strain; the junction of the four legs should be on a level
-with the upper towing-irons, at the same time the upper fore span should
-make an angle between 80° and 85° with the near side of the torpedo.
-This arrangement gives the best divergence with the least strain on the
-tow-rope, and is suitable when the torpedo is kept at short scope, as
-well as when a long length of tow-line is out. The slings are made of
-the best Italian hemp (not laid up too hard), the rope being of the same
-strength as the tow-rope; for although in towing four legs divide the
-strain, yet during collision the strain might be brought on one or two.[2]
-
-[2] It may be here remarked, the small rudder on the stern of the torpedo
-is not for the purpose of increasing the divergence, but to control the
-direction of the torpedo when the tow-rope is suddenly slacked.
-
-[Illustration: (U)]
-
-[Illustration: (V)]
-
-The tow-rope for large torpedo can be of 2½ in. or 3 in. hemp, or 1½ in.
-flexible galvanized iron wire. For small torpedo, 1½ in. to 2 in. hemp,
-or ⅞ in. wire.
-
-The buoys are made of solid cork (such cork only being used as will
-ensure great floating power after being immersed for a time), it is built
-up on a galvanized iron tube, running longitudinally through; on the
-ends of the tube are screwed wooden cones, which bind all together and
-render the buoy indestructible. The iron tube gives great facility for
-stringing on the number of buoys required.
-
-[Illustration: DRAWING (W).
-
-SECTION ON A B.]
-
-Two buoys are generally used for the large torpedo, and one for the
-small. The buoy-rope is of hemp, about five or six fathoms in length and
-two inches circumference, an eye being spliced in the end nearest the
-torpedo; to this eye is bent the tow-rope with a single or double sheet
-bend, forming the knot by which the torpedo is towed; the other end of
-the buoy-rope is passed through the large or small ring in the stern
-(according to whether working in deep or shallow water), then through the
-tube of the first buoy, an overhand knot made in the rear; then through
-the next buoy, and a knot in the rear of that.
-
-[Illustration: DRAWING (X).]
-
-[Illustration: DRAWING 1.]
-
-The brakes are used for the purpose of controlling the tow-ropes; they
-can be fixed by screws into the deck at the most convenient place for
-command, and, in a properly-constructed vessel, would be worked below the
-water-line to prevent exposure of the men. They are so arranged as to
-admit of the tow-rope being quickly veered, and at the same time powerful
-in bringing the torpedo to the surface when required. Success greatly
-depends on the skilful handling of these brakes, for in conjunction with
-the cork buoys they give the operator command of the depth at which
-the enemy is to be struck. The handles on the leather straps are for
-the purpose of lifting the strap off the drum when veering suddenly,
-that there may be no friction to interfere. The handles for winding
-up would rarely be used in real action, and never should be on when
-veering. Unless a very high rate of speed is required, one handspike
-will control the tow-rope; the other strap can be thrown off the drum,
-and the handspike allowed to lie on the deck ready to be thrown into
-gear, if necessary. The surface of the drum in contact with the strap
-should be powdered with rosin to increase the friction. The tow-rope
-should be so reeled up, that in veering the reel may revolve towards the
-men at the handspike (see Plate 2). The spindle will contain several
-tow-ropes, that, in the event of one torpedo being cut away, another can
-be immediately bent.
-
-The brake for small torpedo requires only one drum and handspike. It can
-be fitted to a steam-launch by placing an extra thwart across near one of
-the others.
-
-[Illustration: DRAWING 2.]
-
-The drawing shows a small brake fitted for the electric torpedo, having
-a hollow central spindle, through which the end of the tow-rope carrying
-the insulated wire is rove, after passing out at the axle; a swivel
-connection is made with the battery. The brakes, both large and small,
-are so made as to ensure durability, they being considered a part of the
-ship’s furniture.
-
-Brake for safety-key line is a small reel on the same principle. When
-going a slow speed, it may not be necessary, as the safety-key line can
-be attended by hand; but when going ten or eleven knots, it will be found
-of considerable advantage, both in keeping the light of the safety-key
-line from dragging astern, thereby lessening the divergence of the
-torpedo, and also in drawing the safety key when a strong stop is used.
-The ordinary deep-sea lead line can be used for a safety-key line, or any
-hemp-rope from three-quarters to an inch circumference. It should be new
-and of good quality; for in the event of its carrying away before the
-stop, it would necessitate the recovery of the torpedo.
-
-[Illustration: DRAWING 3.]
-
-[Illustration: (Y)]
-
-The magazine for exploding bolts is fitted with exactly the same size
-brass tubing as in the priming case; therefore, if the bolts are kept to
-work with the proper pressure when in the magazine, they will do so in
-the torpedo. This magazine should be kept apart from the torpedo-room,
-and care should be taken that the tube is clear before forcing the loaded
-bolt into it. The torpedoes are then no more dangerous than any other
-powder case, and, being very strongly made and sealed, are probably less
-so.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 2.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.]
-
-
-ARRANGEMENTS REQUIRED FOR LAUNCHING AND TOWING.
-
-A yard across either the main or mizen mast of a torpedo vessel, from ten
-to fifteen feet above the water-line, is a very convenient method for
-launching and towing. The leading block on the yard, through which the
-tow-rope is rove, may be fitted to a traveller on the yard with an inhaul
-and outhaul, that the distance out from the ship’s side may be regulated
-as convenient.
-
-In a large vessel, the leading block for tow-rope can be fixed to the
-end of the quarter-boat’s davits. The brakes for commanding the tow-rope
-should be screwed firmly to the deck. In a vessel properly constructed
-for the service, they would be on the lower deck, the tow-rope having
-been led along the yard, and down each side of the mast.
-
-A leading block for the tow-rope is placed on the deck by span or bolt
-a few feet in front of the brake. The safety-key reel, if used, must be
-fixed in a convenient position on deck, that the man attending it can see
-how to control it; in a properly-constructed vessel he would be in the
-pilot-house. The safety-key line leads through a small leading block on
-the ensign-staff or some convenient point abaft the lead of the tow-rope,
-that it may be kept well clear of it. The leading block on the yard may
-be fitted with a lizard, if thought necessary. A sharp instrument should
-be kept by the brakes ready to sever the tow-rope.
-
-
-PREPARATIONS FOR LAUNCHING AND TOWING.
-
-[Illustration: (Z)]
-
-The torpedoes, port and starboard, loaded and ballasted, having been
-hoisted out of the torpedo-room, are placed on the deck on their own
-sides, with their heads forward under the leading block, and the number
-of buoys required for each, placed abaft them, strung together as
-directed (p. 17); the necessary number of exploding bolts having also
-been taken from the bolt magazine, are now entered into the torpedoes,
-and forced down until their safety keys rest on the brasswork, taking
-care that each safety key points in the direction of the eye through
-which its lanyard has to pass; the brass guard is now taken off, and
-after top lever placed in the crutch of the exploding bolt; the fore top
-lever is now placed on the shoulder of the after one, and the two levers
-secured by their lanyards, as directed in pages 12 and 13. The eye at
-the end of the buoy-rope is now rove through the large or small ring
-in the stern end of the torpedo (see p. 17). The tow-rope having been
-previously rove through the leading block on the deck and on the yard, is
-rove through the thimble of the slings from forward aft, and bent, with a
-single or double sheet bend, to the eye of the buoy-rope. The safety-key
-line having been previously rove through the leading block on the
-ensign-staff, and the lanyard on the safety key having been led through
-the eye of the handle, making a fair lead with the slit in the bolt, are
-bent together with a double-sheet bend, and stopped to the eye by a split
-yarn of suitable strength, the yarn having been secured outside the bend.
-It can also be stopped with another split yarn to the slings near the
-thimble of the slings. The torpedo is now ready for launching.
-
-
-LAUNCHING THE TORPEDO.
-
-The crew having been stationed at their respective posts, the handles
-having been shipped on the tow-reel, the tow-line is then reeled up until
-the torpedo will launch clear, and swing out under the leading block on
-the yard. Hold the torpedo by the handspikes, and take off the handles of
-the brake. In swinging out, care should be taken that in starting from
-the deck the fore slings do not foul the fore top lever. The stern of the
-torpedo can be steadied by keeping a slight strain on the buoy-rope. The
-safety-key line must be kept clear, and not checked, or it might break
-the stop and draw the safety key before intended.
-
-The buoys must be placed in a proper position, and hands stationed by
-them to launch them overboard the instant the torpedo takes the water.
-It would be better to stop the screw, if circumstances would allow of it,
-when lowering the torpedo and buoys into the water, to prevent the chance
-of the buoys fouling the screw. The torpedo, on reaching the water, will
-_immediately_ diverge clear of the ship; the buoys being launched, as the
-strain comes on the buoy-rope, they will be towed clear away from the
-screw, and full speed may be put on at once. The men at the handspikes
-must veer steadily, occasionally checking the torpedo, that it may be
-kept near the surface, and not allowed to dive, which it will do if the
-tow-rope is slacked up altogether, and then a sudden strain brought on it.
-
-[Illustration: DRAWING 4.]
-
-Eventually it will come to the surface, when the bow is pointed up by
-the strain on the tow-rope; greater the speed the more quickly will it
-be brought to the surface. In shallow water this should be particularly
-attended to, as in diving it might strike the bottom and injure the
-levers; and if the safety key has been withdrawn, explode; moreover it
-brings an undue strain on the tow-rope. The torpedo can now be gradually
-veered out to the distance required, the safety-key line so attended,
-that a sufficient strain is kept on it as not to allow of a long bight
-of line dragging astern of the torpedo; at the same time having due
-regard to the strength of the yarn by which the line is stopped to the
-handle of the torpedo. The distance veered must depend upon the nature
-of attack. The tow-line should be marked with knots every ten fathoms;
-under some circumstances the torpedo would be close to the ship until
-passing the enemy (_see_ Tactics); at other times veered to 40 fathoms it
-will be found most suitable. The full divergence of 45° is obtained up
-to 50 fathoms, beyond that the bight of the tow-rope in the water drags
-the torpedo astern unless the tow-rope is triced much higher up, which
-has its disadvantage; 40 to 50 fathoms of tow-rope gives the best command
-of the torpedo, veering 2 or 3 fathoms of tow-line suddenly will always
-sink the torpedo some feet below the surface. Should it become necessary
-to use the torpedoes with a stern-board they can be so used, but in
-this case the port torpedo is used on the starboard bow and starboard
-on the port; all other arrangements being exactly the same. In rough
-weather, advantage should be taken of the roll, and the torpedo allowed
-to swing out from the yard, and be let go by the run, checking the
-tow-rope immediately the torpedo is in the water. It is not absolutely
-necessary to ease the vessel when launching, the torpedo can be launched
-at full speed. In the event of its being found necessary to cut adrift
-the torpedo, in consequence of coming suddenly across a friendly vessel,
-the tow-rope should be cut near the brake, and if the buoy-rope has been
-rove through the large stern-ring, the torpedo will sink and be lost, the
-buoy only remaining. If the buoy-rope has been rove through the small
-stern-ring, the torpedo will be suspended by the buoy-rope; and should
-the safety key not have been withdrawn, can be recovered with safety.
-In the event of wishing to recover it when the buoy-rope has been rove
-through the large ring, a toggle must be lashed on the tow-rope abaft the
-leading block on the yard, when it can be recovered by the buoy-rope; as
-a general rule, it will however be found best to expend the torpedo, and
-not attempt its recovery. By slacking the tow-rope roundly and stopping
-the vessel, a friendly ship can pass over the bight of the tow-rope
-without striking the torpedo; but this is rather a delicate operation,
-particularly if the safety key has been withdrawn.
-
-
-RECOVERING THE TORPEDO.
-
-Should the safety key have been withdrawn, great caution must be used.
-
-[Illustration: DRAWING 5.]
-
-Tongs, for going round the upper part of the bolt, to take the place of
-the safety key, when once clasped and secured round the bolt, render the
-torpedo safe to handle; this could only be done from a boat. With the
-safety key in, there is no danger in hooking it inboard again by its own
-tow-rope, and hoisting up the buoys at the same time with a grapnel.
-
-
-TORPEDO ARRANGED TO EXPLODE BY ELECTRICITY.
-
-To substitute the electrical method of firing the torpedo for the
-mechanical one, all that will be necessary is to unscrew the priming
-case from the centre hole of the mechanical torpedo, and screw in the
-electrical arrangement which contains McEvoy’s patent circuit-closer,
-especially adapted by him to suit this particular torpedo.
-
-The electrical arrangement has its own exploding bolt, which differs
-from the other only below the safety key, which key is fitted and worked
-in the same manner as the mechanical one, in order that the electrical
-arrangement might not be disturbed by an accidental blow when launching.
-The insulated conducting wire is carried along the whole length of
-the tow-rope in the centre, forming a core. The tow-rope, as in the
-mechanical one, is bent on to the hemp buoy-rope by a sheet bend, the
-strands at the end are then unlaid, sufficiently so to form a connection
-between the insulated wire in the tow-rope and that projecting from
-the centre hole of the torpedo; this connection can be best made with
-McEvoy’s patent jointer. The other end of the tow-rope on the barrel of
-the brake passes through the hollow spindle of the brake at one extremity
-and is connected with the constant battery, which must be suitable for
-heating platinum at the distance of 100 fathoms, the return circuit being
-by the water. The levers act in the same manner as in the mechanical one,
-forcing down the bolt and thereby closing the circuit through the fuze
-and exploding the torpedo.
-
-This system of exploding the torpedo may be preferred in rivers or
-shallow water, where it would be considered dangerous to leave a
-mechanical torpedo at the bottom; but it cannot be reckoned upon with
-the same certainty as the mechanical one. It is necessarily more costly,
-complicated, and delicate; the two latter conditions rendering it
-unsuited for the rough work it will have to encounter.
-
-The torpedo being provided with this centre tube in addition to the
-usual priming case, admits of its being used upon an emergency, special
-ones not being at hand, for various other purposes, _viz._ clearing
-away obstructions; as land torpedoes; as stationary torpedoes, provided
-they are not to remain a very long time in the water. In these cases
-the ordinary insulated wire and jointers are all that is required. If
-required to be fired at will, it will be only necessary to force down the
-bolt sufficiently to close the circuit through the fuze and then secure
-it. If to be self-acting, leave the bolt up in its position, as when
-working at sea, to be acted upon by pressure.
-
-
-DESCRIPTION OF CAPT. C. A. MCEVOY’S CIRCUIT-CLOSING ARRANGEMENT FOR
-HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDO.
-
-[Illustration: _Fig: 1._ _Fig: 2._
-
-London: E. & F. N. Spon, 48, Charing Cross.
-
-Kell Bros. Lithrs.
-
-FIG. 1.—An exterior tube, _a a_; screw-head, [= _a_]; interior tube,
-_b_; intermediate tube, _d_; firing bolt, _e_; spindle, _f_; long brass
-spiral spring, _g_; short spiral spring, _h_; socket for spindle, _i i_;
-insulated wire from battery, _k k_; insulated terminal, _l_; electric
-fuze, _m_; priming space, _n n_; charging hole, _o_; insulated bridge,
-_p_; metal bridge, _u_.]
-
-The electric wire _k k_ passes through the screw-head [= _a_] of external
-tube _a a_, and winding spirally around the intermediate tube _d_,
-terminates in a connection with the insulated bridge _p_ at _s_. The
-intermediate tube _d_ is attached to the head of the spindle _f_ at _t_.
-When pressure is brought to bear on the firing bolt _e_, the spindle _f_
-is forced down, and carries with it the insulated bridge _p_, until the
-bridge touches the insulated terminal _l_. It will be seen that the
-long spiral spring _g_ and short spiral spring _h_ serve to support
-the spindle _f_, and keep the bridge _p_ off the terminal _l_ until
-they are forced into contact. Whilst the insulated bridge _p_ remains
-above the insulated terminal, the former is in constant contact with
-the metal bridge _u_; but this contact is broken when the metal bridge
-moves downward and before it makes contact with the insulated terminal
-_l_. When the insulated bridge _p_ is in contact with the metal bridge
-_u_, the electric fuze is out of circuit; and a current sent through
-the torpedo will return by way of the earth without firing the torpedo;
-but when contact with the metal bridge _u_ is broken, and contact with
-the insulated terminal _l_ is made, the current is directed through the
-electric fuze, and the torpedo fired.
-
-The priming in the tube is sufficient to rupture the tubes and ignite the
-charge in the torpedo.
-
-Fig. 2 shows a section of the circuit-closer, with the spiral spring
-slightly compressed, and the insulated bridge in contact with the
-insulated terminal, and the circuit closed. By dispensing with the
-electric fuze, and using in its place a piece of copper wire, any number
-of experiments may be made with an uncharged torpedo without adjustment
-or manipulation of any kind; it only being necessary to attach to the
-return wire near the battery a galvanometer or electric fuze to indicate
-the time of the impact.
-
- The torpedoes here described are manufactured by J. Vavasseur
- and Co., at the London Ordnance Works; at which establishment
- the inventor has every facility in the supervision of the
- various details in the construction of the torpedoes, buoys,
- and brakes. Such supervision of the torpedoes and their
- equipments is highly essential to secure safety and efficiency.
-
-
-
-
-TACTICS.
-
-
-Torpedo vessels should, as a rule, attack under the cover of darkness. By
-the experience gained in blockade running in the late American conflict,
-we are assured that a vessel in rapid motion can, when it is dark, pass
-with impunity close under the fire of hostile vessels, armed with cannon.
-
-In the more early stage of the torpedo, the tactics of vessels armed
-with torpedoes embraced modes of attack that are not now entertained. So
-general is becoming the use of torpedoes as a means both of defence and
-offence, that vessels, which may be at anchor or moored in a harbour or
-roadstead, would be protected by stationary torpedoes; the use of which
-admits also of vessels, when at anchor or moored, protecting themselves
-by placing a web of torpedoes in such manner as to render the attack
-of a hostile vessel or boats extremely hazardous, and therefore not
-likely to be attempted. But in the event of a vessel being at anchor in
-a harbour or roadstead unprotected, she could be attacked, as shown in
-the illustration of Tactics, under such conditions. As, however, vessels
-armed with torpedoes are intended to work the arm against vessels at sea
-or in motion, the management of the torpedo in so attacking vessels is
-the more important part of the code of Tactics.
-
-It should be here remarked, that with a view to simplicity, the
-explanations will be confined to a single steamer, the attacking vessel
-adapted to the service of the arm in question, and confined also to a
-single vessel, the object of attack.
-
-
-
-
-CASE 1.
-
-ATTACKING A VESSEL MOORED HEAD AND STERN.
-
-
-In this case the torpedo vessel steers in for the bow or quarter of
-the vessel attacked, according to the direction of the current, and on
-the side approached launches the torpedo between the moorings as at A;
-leaving the tow-rope slack, the torpedo vessel proceeds ahead or astern
-against the current, and when at a sufficient distance off, the tow-rope
-is held fast, which will cause the torpedo to diverge into contact with
-the vessel attacked, as shown by the drawing.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 4.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 1.—ATTACKING A VESSEL MOORED HEAD AND STERN.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 2.
-
-ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY CROSSING THE BOW.
-
-
-In this case, the torpedo is sufficiently diverged when near to the
-vessel with a good scope of tow-rope out. After having crossed her bow,
-proceeding onwards, the tow-rope will be brought obliquely across her
-cable, and the torpedo will swing into her, as shown in the drawing. It
-may be here remarked that, in all cases, the depth of explosion can be
-obtained by the sudden slacking of the tow-rope; and the tow-rope, once
-under the keel, causes the torpedo to be hauled down near to it before
-exploding.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 5.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 2.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY CROSSING THE BOW.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 3.
-
-ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY PASSING ON EITHER SIDE DETERMINED UPON,
-COMING UP FROM THE STERN.
-
-
-In this case, the torpedo is launched when on the quarter of the vessel
-attacked, as at A, the tow-rope left slack. After steaming ahead some
-distance, hold fast the tow-rope, when, by continuing to steam on,
-the torpedo will diverge into contact with the bottom of the vessel
-attacked, as shown in the drawing. _When skilfully performed_, the total
-destruction of the enemy is certain, since the torpedo is springing
-from a depth to the surface, and will, in consequence, strike near the
-keel. The torpedo vessel can pass at her greatest speed, and, if thought
-necessary, near enough to clear away any of the ordinary obstructions,
-such as booms, nets, &c.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 6.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 3.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY PASSING ON EITHER SIDE.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 4.
-
-ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY COMING UP RIGHT ASTERN AND THEN PASSING
-ON EITHER SIDE.
-
-
-In this case, having determined upon the side it is desirable to pass,
-a torpedo is launched accordingly. When near the vessel, the torpedo is
-sufficiently diverged, and the torpedo vessel passing onwards ahead, the
-torpedo is brought under the run or bottom of the vessel attacked, as
-shown by the drawing.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 7.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 4.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR COMING UP FROM ASTERN AND THEN
-PASSING ON EITHER SIDE.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 5.
-
-PASSING DOWN BETWEEN TWO LINES OF VESSELS AT ANCHOR, AND DESTROYING THEM
-ON EITHER SIDE.
-
-
-In this case, it would be impossible to fire at the torpedo vessel for
-fear of injury to their friends. Two or more torpedo vessels following
-each other with preconcerted signals would cause great destruction.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 8.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 5.—PASSING BETWEEN TWO VESSELS AT ANCHOR.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 6.
-
-ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION BY COMING DOWN FROM RIGHT AHEAD.
-
-
-In this case, two torpedoes are launched, port and starboard, each
-diverging to its full extent; when passing the vessel attacked, one
-or the other of the tow-ropes is brought across the cut-water, and by
-the simultaneous motion of the two vessels in opposite directions,
-the torpedo is brought alongside of or under the bottom of the vessel
-attacked, as shown by the drawing. The torpedo vessel should keep the
-masts of her enemy in one until close to, when either torpedo will be
-used, according to the movement of the enemy. At the time of the tow-rope
-taking the cut-water, the brake is suddenly eased up; the tow-rope will
-then pass under the bottom, when, by checking the tow-rope, the torpedo
-will be hauled under the bottom.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 9.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 6.—ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION COMING DOWN FROM AHEAD.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 7.
-
-ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION, COMING UP TO HER FROM RIGHT ASTERN.
-
-
-In this case, two torpedoes are launched and diverged, as in Case 6;
-and in this case it is assumed that the torpedo vessel can outspeed the
-vessel attacked, which will enable her to bring a torpedo under the run
-of the vessel attacked, as shown by the drawing.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 10.
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 7.—ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION COMING UP FROM ASTERN.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 8.
-
-IF CHASED BY A HOSTILE VESSEL, AND IT IS DEEMED UNADVISABLE TO FACE HER
-AND PROCEED AS IN CASE 6.
-
-
-In this case, veer a torpedo astern, having first obtained a position
-a little on the bow of the chasing vessel. When it is known, by the
-length of the tow-rope out, that the torpedo is about abreast of her bow,
-hold fast the tow-rope, which will cause the torpedo to diverge, and be
-brought into contact, as shown in the drawing. As a last resort, drop
-spanned torpedoes.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 11
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 8.—CHASED BY A HOSTILE VESSEL.]
-
-
-
-
-CASE 9.
-
-ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION BY CROSSING HER BOW.
-
-
-In this case, the torpedo being diverged when near, will, after crossing
-the bow, be dragged into contact, as shown by the drawing.
-
-Torpedoes can be used with a stern-board, if necessary. The port torpedo,
-in this case, will be launched on the starboard side, and the starboard
-on the port side.
-
-[Illustration: Plate 12
-
-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
-
-CASE 9.—ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION BY CROSSING THE BOW.]
-
-
-
-
-In conclusion, it should be stated that a dark night and tempestuous
-weather are in favour of the attacking torpedo vessels; and these
-conditions are especially advantageous when attacking large, long,
-unwieldy vessels, and the greater the number of them together, the
-more easily can they be disabled or destroyed, by reason of consequent
-confusion. Though the sea torpedo can be used in the light of day, or
-darkness of night, by vessels of the present navies, armed with cannon,
-it is nevertheless earnestly advised that fast vessels be built of
-comparatively small size and cost, adapted to the service of and armed
-with torpedoes, by reason that such vessels can keep at sea for long
-periods without replenishing supplies of coals and provisions; and
-in conflict upon the ocean, can easily destroy or render unseaworthy
-vessels, how large soever they may be, and armed with any cannon and
-projectiles at present known. Hence the necessity of being prepared
-with vessels suited to the change in naval warfare, and with officers
-well practised in an arm which, sooner or later, will be adopted by
-all Maritime States, by reason of its economy and efficiency. In the
-tactics, here attempted to be rendered intelligible, it is presumed that
-the various modes of attack are by small handy vessels adapted to the
-service, and armed with torpedoes, against large unwieldy vessels, armed
-with cannon. When it shall have been clearly demonstrated, in actual war,
-that large vessels can be disabled or destroyed by small vessels, with
-something like impunity, torpedo warfare will then take another form,
-that of torpedo vessels against torpedo vessels, whose tactics will, in
-due time, be a subject for another study.
-
- FREDERICK HARVEY,
- _Commander R.N._
-
-
-
-
-THE SUBJOINED IS A REMARK UPON THE DESCRIPTION OF VESSEL ADAPTED TO THE
-SERVICE OF THE SEA TORPEDO.
-
-
-Vessels adapted to the service of the sea torpedo should be about 400
-tons burthen; her extreme length, over all, from taffrail to figure-head,
-about 150 feet. The form of body to be such as to attain the greatest
-practicable speed.
-
-Speed being the essential condition of a torpedo vessel, a perfectly
-flush upper or weather deck, without any bulwarks, is advisable; instead
-of bulwarks, life-lines, supported by stanchions, supply their place
-to prevent accidents of falling overboard. Thus fitted, there would be
-nothing to hold wind that could retard speed, as there is in vessels of
-ordinary build. So covered in, the vessel would not, under any condition
-of weather, ship water; she would not, from such cause, be in any danger
-of foundering.
-
-The height of the weather-deck above the water-line at midships, 9 feet;
-the height of the main deck above the water-line, 18 inches; leaving
-a clear height between decks of 6 feet 6 inches. There should be two
-water-tight bulkheads, one about 50 feet from the stem, and the other
-about 20 feet from the stern-post; the two water-tight bulkheads come
-up to the under side of the main deck, with which the bulkhead form
-perfectly water-tight compartments. In the fore compartment, empty
-water-tight cases would occupy the lower part, over which would be stowed
-the cork buoys and some light resisting material, rendered uninflammable,
-so that in the event of the fore body being ripped open below the
-water-line, there would be no space for the admission of water; the
-trim of the vessel would therefore be preserved. The after compartment
-would be similarly stowed. There would be a capacious engine-room to
-allow of powerful engines to work twin screws; there would also be
-capacious coal-bunkers and a coal-hold before the engine-room; and
-before the coal-hold a small hold for the stowage of cables and various
-articles. There would also be a pilot-house, in which would be protected
-the officer in command, who would be so placed as to have his orders
-immediately obeyed. The torpedo-room, to contain about one hundred
-torpedoes of various destructive powers, the weight of which may be
-about 10 tons, would be in the after body, and as low down as may be
-convenient. Upon the orlop deck, which covers the magazine, would be the
-towing gear, and machinery for working such gear. On the orlop deck would
-also be a steering wheel, by which the vessel would be steered when in
-action. The space between the decks of the entire length of the vessel
-would afford ample accommodation for officers and crew, embracing, also,
-stowage for provisions and means of cooking. Ventilation and light would
-be obtained by hatchways, fitted with skylights; and there would also be
-side scuttles, which, from their height above water, would admit of their
-being generally open. The rig would be that of a three-masted schooner,
-having fore, main, and mizen gaffsails, with a fore staysail and two
-jibs, inner and outer. When going into action, the sails would be lowered
-and stowed; the vessel would then be entirely under steam. To each mast
-there would be a yard of suitable dimensions, for the double purpose of
-towing the torpedoes and setting flying square sails. The rigging would
-not be rattled; the ascent to the masthead would be by a Jacob’s ladder
-before the mast; there would be a small top to each masthead, principally
-for the use of the look-out men. The crew would be stationed upon the
-orlop deck, each man being provided with a life-belt. With regard to
-boats, there may be a small stern boat, and two larger boats, stowed on
-deck; and upon going into action, gripes or lashings should be cast off
-so that the boats would instantly be disengaged from the vessel.
-
-Torpedo vessels for foreign service should, under the present
-difficulties of keeping iron from oxidizing and fouling, be built
-of timber. For home service, vessels constructed of iron would be
-preferable, and with very reduced masts, to enable them to pass under the
-yards of a vessel. One or two light guns, to bring-to an unarmed vessel,
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-[Illustration: Plate 3.
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-Kell Bros. Lith. London.
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-AN IRON CLAD FLEET SURPRISED AT SEA BY A SQUADRON OF TORPEDO CRAFT ARMED
-WITH HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDOES.]
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-<div style='margin-top:2em; margin-bottom:4em'>*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HARVEY'S SEA TORPEDO ***</div>
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-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate1">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 1.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-1.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption">‘Royal Sovereign’ <span class="spacer">‘Camel’</span></p>
-<p class="caption">TRIAL OF HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDO.</p>
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-</div>
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-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_1"></a>[1]</span></p>
-
-<p class="titlepage larger">INSTRUCTIONS<br />
-<span class="smaller">FOR THE</span><br />
-MANAGEMENT<br />
-<span class="smaller">OF</span><br />
-HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDO.</p>
-
-<p class="titlepage">LONDON:<br />
-E. &amp; F. N. SPON, 48, CHARING CROSS.<br />
-PORTSMOUTH: J. GRIFFIN &amp; CO. DEVONPORT: J. R. H. SPRY.<br />
-1871.</p>
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_2"></a>[2]</span></p>
-
-<p class="titlepage smaller">LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS,
-STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS.</p>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_3"></a>[3]</span></p>
-
-<h1>INSTRUCTIONS<br />
-<span class="smaller">FOR THE</span><br />
-MANAGEMENT OF HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDO.</h1>
-
-<p>To impart a thorough knowledge of the management of
-such an arm as the sea torpedo is a matter of easy accomplishment
-by personal explanation; especially so, when the
-arm is in the water, and practised with under conditions
-that would obtain in its application to the disabling of, or
-to the destruction of vessels against which it may be employed.</p>
-
-<p>But in the absence of such mode of instruction, the following
-directions are offered, with a hope that they will
-prove sufficiently explanatory of an arm, which, like other
-arms, requires skill and aptitude in using it effectively.</p>
-
-<p>By the instructions here given, it must be understood,
-there are two torpedoes; though both are of the same kind,
-they differ in construction, by reason of the difference in
-the position of their respective planes, so that one may
-diverge to port, and the other to starboard; the direction
-of the divergence is known by the position of the slings
-and rudder. There is a like difference in the exploding
-bolts; the bolts which respectively belong to the port and
-starboard torpedoes are known by the direction of their
-safety keys.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(A)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-a.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="" />
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Starboard Torpedo.</span></p>
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(B)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-b.jpg" width="500" height="300" alt="" />
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Port Torpedo.</span></p>
-</div>
-
-<p>The sea torpedo has the advantage of exploding only<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_4"></a>[4]</span>
-when in hugging contact with the vessel attacked; the
-levers by which it is exploded are so placed in relation to
-the tow-rope, that either the side or top lever is found
-invariably to act effectively in forcing down the exploding<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_5"></a>[5]</span>
-bolt at the instant of contact; this has been ascertained by
-the result of many experimental trials.</p>
-
-<p>The shape is an irregular figure, which can be best understood
-by reference to the drawings (<a href="#Page_4">p. 4</a>). The dimensions
-of exterior case are as follows:—</p>
-
-<table summary="The dimensions of exterior case">
- <tr>
- <th></th>
- <th></th>
- <th>ft.</th>
- <th>in.</th>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td rowspan="3" class="tdvm">Large Torpedo</td>
- <td>⎧ Length</td>
- <td class="tdr">5</td>
- <td>0</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>⎨ Breadth</td>
- <td class="tdr">0</td>
- <td>6⅛</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>⎩ Depth</td>
- <td class="tdr">1</td>
- <td>8¾</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td rowspan="3" class="tdvm">Small Torpedo</td>
- <td>⎧ Length</td>
- <td class="tdr">3</td>
- <td>8</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>⎨ Breadth</td>
- <td class="tdr">0</td>
- <td>5</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>⎩ Depth</td>
- <td class="tdr">1</td>
- <td>6</td>
- </tr>
-</table>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(C)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-c.jpg" width="500" height="450" alt="" />
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Section</span> (C).</p>
-</div>
-
-<p>The exterior case is made of well-seasoned elm 1½ in.
-thick, iron bound, and screwed together with water-tight
-packing between the joints, also cemented with pitch.
-The interior case is made of stout sheet copper; the case
-has two loading holes corresponding in size to two holes in
-the deck, or top of the exterior case. These holes are made
-sufficiently large to load with gun-cotton discs, if preferred.<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_6"></a>[6]</span>
-The loading holes are fitted with corks, which are inserted
-before screwing on the brass cap, to prevent any chance of
-accident through friction in screwing on the cap; the bushing
-has the thread of the screw on the outside for the same
-reason. If thought necessary, the cork can be cemented
-over before screwing on the cap, which will render the
-joint doubly secure from leakage. The centre of the copper
-case has a stout copper tube, which is soldered to the top
-and bottom surfaces of the copper case, the charge being
-all round it; into this centre tube is screwed the priming
-case. It should be understood that both the exterior and
-inner cases are thoroughly water-tight, so that in the event
-of the outer case being damaged, still the charge in the
-interior case is preserved perfectly dry, the cases being
-altogether independent of each other.</p>
-
-<p>The capacity of the copper case of the large torpedo is
-such that it will contain 77 lbs. of water; the capacity of
-the small one, 28 lbs.; from these can be determined the
-quantity of any explosive agent with which it may be
-desired to charge either torpedo.</p>
-
-<p>The charges of various powders the torpedoes will contain
-are as follows:—</p>
-
-<table summary="The charges of various powders the torpedoes will contain">
- <tr>
- <th></th>
- <th>Large<br />Torpedo.<br />lbs.</th>
- <th>Small<br />Torpedo.<br />lbs.</th>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Glyoxilin</td>
- <td class="tdr">47</td>
- <td class="tdr">16</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Schultze’s blasting powder</td>
- <td class="tdr">60</td>
- <td class="tdr">22</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Compressed gun-cotton</td>
- <td class="tdr">60</td>
- <td class="tdr">22</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Picric powders</td>
- <td class="tdr">73</td>
- <td class="tdr">26</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Rifle grained powder</td>
- <td class="tdr">76</td>
- <td class="tdr">27</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Horsley’s original</td>
- <td class="tdr">80</td>
- <td class="tdr">28</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Horsley’s blasting powder</td>
- <td class="tdr">85</td>
- <td class="tdr">30</td>
- </tr>
- <tr>
- <td>Nobel’s dynamite</td>
- <td class="tdr">100</td>
- <td class="tdr">35</td>
- </tr>
-</table>
-
-<p>The above must be considered an approximation, since
-much will depend upon the labour expended in packing the
-torpedo.</p>
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_7"></a>[7]</span></p>
-
-<p>Some of the powders named have not yet been manufactured
-on a large scale.</p>
-
-<p>The priming case is made of stout sheet copper, and
-contains a large bursting charge, which may be either
-rifle grained powder or a stronger explosive,
-which is recommended.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter">
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 200px;">
-<p class="caption">(D) <span class="smcap spacer2">Section.</span></p>
-<img src="images/figure-d.jpg" width="200" height="400" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 200px;">
-<p class="caption">(E)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-e.jpg" width="200" height="225" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-</div>
-
-<p>In the centre of the priming case is a
-brass tube in which the exploding bolt
-works, and at the bottom of this tube
-is a steel-pointed pin, which pierces the
-capsule on the muzzle of the exploding
-bolt, when the bolt is forced down. At
-the side of the brass tube, and near the
-base of the pin, is a small hole, covered
-with thin brass foil, which will allow of
-an escape of water into the priming
-case, should any have collected at the
-bottom of the tube. The loading hole of the priming case
-is at the bottom of the case, and arranged with cork and
-cap upon the same principle as the loading holes for main
-charge. A powerful spanner is provided
-for screwing in the priming case
-and caps of main loading holes, which
-are fitted with leather washers to form
-a water-tight joint. The priming case
-can be stored separate from the torpedo
-if preferred, but there is no
-necessity for so doing unless it is
-charged with a dangerous compound.
-When the torpedoes are being stored, a wooden plug is
-inserted into the brass tube of the priming case; there is a
-cavity in the plug at the lower end; the cavity is filled with<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_8"></a>[8]</span>
-a greasy composition, into which runs the pin of the
-priming case when the ping is in its place; the pin is
-thus protected from corrosion, and the tube of the case
-secured from any foreign matter getting accidentally
-into it.</p>
-
-<p>The exploding bolt is fitted to work with a pressure of
-about 50 lbs. on the head of the bolt for the large torpedo,
-and 20 lbs. for the small.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;">
-<p class="caption">(F)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-f.jpg" width="200" height="400" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>On account of the great proportional
-length of the stuffing box, it is quite
-impossible for water to enter into the
-tube, and the pressure can be regulated
-to the greatest nicety by the quantity
-of thread wound on. The bolts are
-easily kept in order by turning them
-round occasionally in their tubes, stored
-as they would be in the bolt magazine
-(see <a href="#Page_20">p. 20</a>, Fig. Y). The best lubrication
-for them is hog’s lard free from salt, beeswax,
-neat’s-foot oil, in proportion 3, 1, 1.
-The bolt has several grooves for the thread stuffing to be
-wound on, and in the event of its working too easy, a few
-turns of whity-brown thread on the two lower stuffings
-will suffice; should it work too stiff, revolve it in the
-magazine tube until it works with the desired amount of
-pressure, which, after a little practice, is well known by
-the hand. In the event of a few drops of water entering
-the tube, which has never occurred, a provision is made
-for its escape (see priming case), that it may not impede
-the descent of the bolt. The cavity in the bolt for containing
-the exploding composition is, in length and diameter,
-sufficient to contain a charge that will of itself<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_9"></a>[9]</span>
-explode the torpedo (see Fig G), without depending upon
-the priming case. The bolts are all the same size, and
-differ only in the direction of the slot for safety key, being
-port or starboard bolts accordingly.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter">
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 250px;">
-<p class="caption">(G)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-g.jpg" width="250" height="350" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 200px;">
-<p class="caption">(H)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-h.jpg" width="200" height="350" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-</div>
-
-<p>The muzzle of the exploding bolt stands one inch off the
-pin when in safety position, that is, when the safety key
-rests on the brasswork of the priming case. This can
-always be ascertained before entering the bolt (if thought
-necessary) by a wooden gauge forced down until it touches
-the point of the pin, which measurement transferred to the
-bolt will show the distance of the muzzle when forced
-down to the safety position.</p>
-
-<p>The safety key is secured in the slot of the exploding
-bolt by eight or nine parts of strong whity-brown thread
-secured to the key, as shown in Fig. J (<a href="#Page_10">p. 10</a>), passed round
-the bolt, and securely knotted in this manner; the parts of
-the thread come away with the key when drawn, in order<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_10"></a>[10]</span>
-that none of the parts may be worked down the tube
-by the exploding bolt.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter">
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 200px;">
-<p class="caption">(I)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-i.jpg" width="200" height="350" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 200px;">
-<p class="caption">(J)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-j.jpg" width="200" height="150" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-</div>
-
-<p>In the event of the large torpedo being cut away in
-deep water after withdrawal of the safety key, it will
-explode by pressure on the head of the bolt at about
-sixty fathoms depth. The small one at about thirty.</p>
-
-<p>The brass guard for the exploding bolt is an extra
-precaution (suggested by Capt. A. Hood, R.N., Director-General
-of Naval Ordnance) should
-any person by mistake attempt to place
-the bolt into the torpedo without the
-safety key in its place. It is placed
-over the head of the bolt and pushed
-down until the thumb-screw on the
-side works into a small hole in the
-shoulder of the bolt.<a id="FNanchor_1" href="#Footnote_1" class="fnanchor">[1]</a> The manner in
-which this guard is fitted ensures its removal before launching,
-since the after lever cannot be placed until it is. It
-also makes a convenient handle for turning the bolt in the
-magazine.</p>
-
-<div class="footnotes">
-<div class="footnote">
-<p><a id="Footnote_1" href="#FNanchor_1" class="label">[1]</a> As the certainty of explosion depends mainly upon the exploding bolt
-being properly charged, the inventor takes entire charge of this important detail.</p>
-</div>
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 200px;">
-<p class="caption">(K)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-k.jpg" width="200" height="200" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_11"></a>[11]</span></p>
-
-<p>The explosive composition in the bolts is powerful and
-safe; so packed that no amount of concussion can explode
-it; the bolt must be pierced through the capsule at the
-muzzle for that purpose. The bolts are hermetically sealed
-at the muzzle by a metallic capsule, and can be stored for
-an indefinite length of time without chance of deterioration.
-The exploding point of the composition in the bolt is 420°
-Fahrenheit.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(L)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-l.jpg" width="500" height="275" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The side and top levers are so arranged, that when
-driven close into the torpedo, the bolt is down to the
-shoulder; and, since there are three explosions to take
-place, it is calculated the torpedo will be in hugging contact
-when the main charge explodes, and exploded by a
-powerful discharge in the centre, thereby disposing of the
-explosive force to the greatest advantage.</p>
-
-<p>The torpedo must be closing to the ship when the levers
-are acting and the bolt descending; no experiment for the
-force of explosive agents, with a cushion of water intervening,
-is required. The amount of explosive agent, when
-in contact, is all that is required, and the torpedo can be
-manufactured to contain a larger charge, if thought necessary,<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_12"></a>[12]</span>
-with a very small increase of dimensions; but the
-present size is convenient for handling and launching; and
-if loaded with any of the powerful blasting powders, would,
-in all probability, prove sufficient to bilge or destroy the
-largest iron-clad.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;">
-<p class="caption">(M)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-m.jpg" width="300" height="150" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(N)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-n.jpg" width="500" height="325" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The lanyard or side-lever is permanently secured to the
-short arm of the lever; the end is rove under the fair lead
-on the deck of the torpedo
-up through the
-brass oval hole in the
-after top lever, then
-down under the fair lead
-(abaft the first turn),
-and across the deck
-of the torpedo to the
-handle, and secured with a round turn and two half-hitches.
-Care should be taken that the short arm of the lever is
-brought close into the fair lead, and the lanyard should be
-set up sufficiently taut to give a slight spring in the after
-top lever by the strain brought on it. This lever has a
-steel fish on the top, in order to prevent it taking a permanent<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_13"></a>[13]</span>
-bend. If the side-lever lanyard is properly set up,
-the bolt will spring down about one-eighth of an inch when
-the safety key is withdrawn, owing to the spring in the
-lever and shrinking of the lanyard; this brings the muzzle
-one-eighth of an inch nearer the pin without disturbing
-the side lever. The lanyard should be made up like a
-reef-point; it should be well-greased immediately before
-launching.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 450px;">
-<p class="caption">(O)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-o.jpg" width="450" height="150" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(P)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-p.jpg" width="500" height="75" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 450px;">
-<p class="caption">(Q)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-q.jpg" width="450" height="125" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>To secure the fore top lever to the after, in order that a
-back hit may not separate them, the small lanyards, with
-an eye in one end, and whipped at the other, are first
-placed over the eyes in the fore top lever, then rove
-through the brass hole in the after top lever, in opposite
-directions, passed up through the eyes in the fore top lever,
-and knotted over it. The distance from the eyes in the
-fore top lever to the hole in the after top lever is so arranged<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_14"></a>[14]</span>
-that it will not interfere with the descent of them. The
-fore-locks for the various bolts which fix the levers are
-made of fishing-line. After knotting them, the ends should
-be secured together by a seizing of thread.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 300px;">
-<p class="caption">(R)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-r.jpg" width="300" height="250" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(S)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-s.jpg" width="500" height="200" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The handles, formed of iron straps passing under the
-torpedo, and terminating in four eyes above the deck,
-are principally for handling
-it; one of the foremost
-eyes is made use of as a
-fair lead for the safety-key
-lanyard, and to stop it to;
-the other foremost is made
-use of to secure the side
-lanyard to Fig. N (<a href="#Page_12">p. 12</a>).</p>
-
-<p>The ballast is composed
-of iron and sheet lead; the
-former, a fixture to the wooden bottom of the torpedo;
-the latter, screwed on with long screws into the iron. A
-thin sheet of lead is always kept on the bottom, affording
-a soft material for moving them about on, removing the
-objection that may be made to the friction caused by an
-iron bottom in the moving of them in the torpedo-room.
-By taking out these screws, several more thicknesses of<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_15"></a>[15]</span>
-sheet-lead can be screwed on, the same screws binding all
-together. On leaving the manufacturers, there is sufficient
-lead placed on the bottom for a speed between three and
-ten knots. A very large increase of ballast would require
-another buoy to be strung on over and above the usual
-complement.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(T)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-t.jpg" width="500" height="150" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The proper adjustment of the slings is most important,
-as the divergence depends upon it. The after legs of the
-slings, when stretched out alongside the torpedo, should
-extend one foot beyond the stem iron of the torpedo for
-the large torpedo, and eight inches for the small one; the
-distance on the slings being reckoned from the seizing
-round the thimble. This first adjustment is near enough
-if within two inches of the regulation.</p>
-
-<p>The thimble of the slings is made suitable for wire or
-hemp rope, the fore surface of it being bell-mouthed, to
-prevent chafe of the tow-rope; the thimble is so constructed
-that the parts of the slings cannot escape from
-the groove should the seizing become slack; it will be
-observed that by this arrangement the edge of the thimble
-is not brought in contact when rounding the stem or stern
-of a vessel, the nip after leaving the tow-rope coming
-direct on to the fore span, and thence to the projecting
-curve of the side lever.</p>
-
-<p>When all four legs are pulled out, in direction of the<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_16"></a>[16]</span>
-tow-rope, they bear an equal strain; the junction of
-the four legs should be on a level with the upper towing-irons,
-at the same time the upper fore span should make
-an angle between 80° and 85° with the near side of the
-torpedo. This arrangement gives the best divergence with
-the least strain on the tow-rope, and is suitable when the
-torpedo is kept at short scope, as well as when a long
-length of tow-line is out. The slings are made of the best
-Italian hemp (not laid up too hard), the rope being of the
-same strength as the tow-rope; for although in towing
-four legs divide the strain, yet during collision the strain
-might be brought on one or two.<a id="FNanchor_2" href="#Footnote_2" class="fnanchor">[2]</a></p>
-
-<div class="footnotes">
-<div class="footnote">
-<p><a id="Footnote_2" href="#FNanchor_2" class="label">[2]</a> It may be here remarked, the small rudder on the stern of the torpedo is not
-for the purpose of increasing the divergence, but to control the direction of the
-torpedo when the tow-rope is suddenly slacked.</p>
-</div>
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter">
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 150px;">
-<p class="caption">(U)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-u.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figmulti" style="width: 400px;">
-<p class="caption">(V)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-v.jpg" width="400" height="350" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-</div>
-
-<p>The tow-rope for large torpedo can be of 2½ in. or 3 in.
-hemp, or 1½ in. flexible galvanized iron wire. For small
-torpedo, 1½ in. to 2 in. hemp, or ⅞ in. wire.</p>
-
-<p>The buoys are made of solid cork (such cork only being
-used as will ensure great floating power after being immersed
-for a time), it is built up on a galvanized iron<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_17"></a>[17]</span>
-tube, running longitudinally through; on the ends of the
-tube are screwed wooden cones, which bind all together
-and render the buoy indestructible. The iron tube gives
-great facility for stringing on the number of buoys required.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Drawing (W).</span> <span class="smcap spacer">Section on A B.</span></p>
-<img src="images/figure-w.jpg" width="500" height="125" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>Two buoys are generally used for the large torpedo, and
-one for the small. The buoy-rope is of hemp, about five
-or six fathoms in length and two inches circumference, an
-eye being spliced in the end nearest the torpedo; to this
-eye is bent the tow-rope with a single or double sheet
-bend, forming the knot by which the torpedo is towed;
-the other end of the buoy-rope is passed through the large
-or small ring in the stern (according to whether working
-in deep or shallow water), then through the tube of the first
-buoy, an overhand knot made in the rear; then through
-the next buoy, and a knot in the rear of that.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Drawing (X).</span></p>
-<img src="images/figure-x.jpg" width="500" height="200" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_18"></a>[18]</span></p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Drawing 1.</span></p>
-<img src="images/drawing-1.jpg" width="500" height="275" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The brakes are used for the purpose of controlling the
-tow-ropes; they can be fixed by screws into the deck at
-the most convenient place for command, and, in a properly-constructed
-vessel, would be worked below the water-line to
-prevent exposure of the men. They are so arranged as
-to admit of the tow-rope being quickly veered, and at the
-same time powerful in bringing the torpedo to the surface
-when required. Success greatly depends on the skilful
-handling of these brakes, for in conjunction with the cork
-buoys they give the operator command of the depth at
-which the enemy is to be struck. The handles on the
-leather straps are for the purpose of lifting the strap off
-the drum when veering suddenly, that there may be no
-friction to interfere. The handles for winding up would
-rarely be used in real action, and never should be on when
-veering. Unless a very high rate of speed is required, one
-handspike will control the tow-rope; the other strap can be
-thrown off the drum, and the handspike allowed to lie on
-the deck ready to be thrown into gear, if necessary. The<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_19"></a>[19]</span>
-surface of the drum in contact with the strap should be
-powdered with rosin to increase the friction. The tow-rope
-should be so reeled up, that in veering the reel may revolve
-towards the men at the handspike (see <a href="#plate2">Plate 2</a>). The spindle
-will contain several tow-ropes, that, in the event of one
-torpedo being cut away, another can be immediately bent.</p>
-
-<p>The brake for small torpedo requires only one drum and
-handspike. It can be fitted to a steam-launch by placing
-an extra thwart across near one of the others.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;">
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Drawing 2.</span></p>
-<img src="images/drawing-2.jpg" width="400" height="250" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The drawing shows a small brake fitted for the electric
-torpedo, having a hollow central spindle, through which the
-end of the tow-rope carrying the insulated wire is rove,
-after passing out at the axle; a swivel connection is made
-with the battery. The brakes, both large and small, are so
-made as to ensure durability, they being considered a part
-of the ship’s furniture.</p>
-
-<p>Brake for safety-key line is a small reel on the same
-principle. When going a slow speed, it may not be necessary,
-as the safety-key line can be attended by hand; but
-when going ten or eleven knots, it will be found of considerable
-advantage, both in keeping the light of the safety-key
-line from dragging astern, thereby lessening the divergence
-of the torpedo, and also in drawing the safety key<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_20"></a>[20]</span>
-when a strong stop is used. The ordinary deep-sea lead
-line can be used for a safety-key line, or any hemp-rope
-from three-quarters to an inch circumference. It should
-be new and of good quality; for in the event of its carrying
-away before the stop, it would necessitate the recovery of
-the torpedo.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Drawing 3.</span></p>
-<img src="images/drawing-3.jpg" width="500" height="250" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(Y)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-y.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The magazine for exploding bolts is fitted with exactly
-the same size brass tubing as in the priming case; therefore,
-if the bolts are kept to work with the proper pressure
-when in the magazine, they will do so in the torpedo.
-This magazine should be kept apart from the torpedo-room,<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_21"></a>[21]</span>
-and care should be taken that the tube is clear before
-forcing the loaded bolt into it. The torpedoes are then no
-more dangerous than any other powder case, and, being
-very strongly made and sealed, are probably less so.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate2">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 2.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-2.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-</div>
-
-<h2><span class="smcap">Arrangements required for Launching and Towing.</span></h2>
-
-<p>A yard across either the main or mizen mast of a torpedo
-vessel, from ten to fifteen feet above the water-line, is a
-very convenient method for launching and towing. The
-leading block on the yard, through which the tow-rope is
-rove, may be fitted to a traveller on the yard with an
-inhaul and outhaul, that the distance out from the ship’s
-side may be regulated as convenient.</p>
-
-<p>In a large vessel, the leading block for tow-rope can be
-fixed to the end of the quarter-boat’s davits. The brakes
-for commanding the tow-rope should be screwed firmly to
-the deck. In a vessel properly constructed for the service,
-they would be on the lower deck, the tow-rope having
-been led along the yard, and down each side of the mast.</p>
-
-<p>A leading block for the tow-rope is placed on the deck
-by span or bolt a few feet in front of the brake. The safety-key
-reel, if used, must be fixed in a convenient position on
-deck, that the man attending it can see how to control it;
-in a properly-constructed vessel he would be in the pilot-house.
-The safety-key line leads through a small leading
-block on the ensign-staff or some convenient point abaft the
-lead of the tow-rope, that it may be kept well clear of it.
-The leading block on the yard may be fitted with a lizard,
-if thought necessary. A sharp instrument should be kept
-by the brakes ready to sever the tow-rope.</p>
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_22"></a>[22]</span></p>
-
-<h2><span class="smcap">Preparations for Launching and Towing.</span></h2>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption">(Z)</p>
-<img src="images/figure-z.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>The torpedoes, port and starboard, loaded and ballasted,
-having been hoisted out of the torpedo-room, are placed on
-the deck on their own sides, with their heads forward under
-the leading block, and the number of buoys required for
-each, placed abaft them, strung together as directed (<a href="#Page_17">p. 17</a>);
-the necessary number of exploding bolts having also been
-taken from the bolt magazine, are now entered into the
-torpedoes, and forced down until their safety keys rest on
-the brasswork, taking care that each safety key points in
-the direction of the eye through which its lanyard has to
-pass; the brass guard is now taken off, and after top lever
-placed in the crutch of the exploding bolt; the fore top
-lever is now placed on the shoulder of the after one, and
-the two levers secured by their lanyards, as directed in<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_23"></a>[23]</span>
-pages <a href="#Page_12">12</a> and <a href="#Page_13">13</a>. The eye at the end of the buoy-rope is
-now rove through the large or small ring in the stern end
-of the torpedo (see <a href="#Page_17">p. 17</a>). The tow-rope having been previously
-rove through the leading block on the deck and on
-the yard, is rove through the thimble of the slings from
-forward aft, and bent, with a single or double sheet bend,
-to the eye of the buoy-rope. The safety-key line having
-been previously rove through the leading block on the
-ensign-staff, and the lanyard on the safety key having been
-led through the eye of the handle, making a fair lead with
-the slit in the bolt, are bent together with a double-sheet
-bend, and stopped to the eye by a split yarn of suitable
-strength, the yarn having been secured outside the bend.
-It can also be stopped with another split yarn to the slings
-near the thimble of the slings. The torpedo is now ready
-for launching.</p>
-
-<h2><span class="smcap">Launching the Torpedo.</span></h2>
-
-<p>The crew having been stationed at their respective posts,
-the handles having been shipped on the tow-reel, the tow-line
-is then reeled up until the torpedo will launch clear,
-and swing out under the leading block on the yard. Hold
-the torpedo by the handspikes, and take off the handles of
-the brake. In swinging out, care should be taken that in
-starting from the deck the fore slings do not foul the fore
-top lever. The stern of the torpedo can be steadied by
-keeping a slight strain on the buoy-rope. The safety-key
-line must be kept clear, and not checked, or it might break
-the stop and draw the safety key before intended.</p>
-
-<p>The buoys must be placed in a proper position, and
-hands stationed by them to launch them overboard the<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_24"></a>[24]</span>
-instant the torpedo takes the water. It would be better
-to stop the screw, if circumstances would allow of it, when
-lowering the torpedo and buoys into the water, to prevent
-the chance of the buoys fouling the screw. The torpedo,
-on reaching the water, will <i>immediately</i> diverge clear of the
-ship; the buoys being launched, as the strain comes on
-the buoy-rope, they will be towed clear away from the
-screw, and full speed may be put on at once. The men at
-the handspikes must veer steadily, occasionally checking
-the torpedo, that it may be kept near the surface, and not
-allowed to dive, which it will do if the tow-rope is slacked
-up altogether, and then a sudden strain brought on it.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Drawing 4.</span></p>
-<img src="images/drawing-4.jpg" width="500" height="200" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>Eventually it will come to the surface, when the bow is
-pointed up by the strain on the tow-rope; greater the speed
-the more quickly will it be brought to the surface. In
-shallow water this should be particularly attended to, as in
-diving it might strike the bottom and injure the levers;
-and if the safety key has been withdrawn, explode; moreover
-it brings an undue strain on the tow-rope. The
-torpedo can now be gradually veered out to the distance
-required, the safety-key line so attended, that a sufficient
-strain is kept on it as not to allow of a long bight of line<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_25"></a>[25]</span>
-dragging astern of the torpedo; at the same time having
-due regard to the strength of the yarn by which the line is
-stopped to the handle of the torpedo. The distance veered
-must depend upon the nature of attack. The tow-line
-should be marked with knots every ten fathoms; under
-some circumstances the torpedo would be close to the ship
-until passing the enemy (<i>see</i> <a href="#TACTICS">Tactics</a>); at other times
-veered to 40 fathoms it will be found most suitable. The
-full divergence of 45° is obtained up to 50 fathoms, beyond
-that the bight of the tow-rope in the water drags the
-torpedo astern unless the tow-rope is triced much higher
-up, which has its disadvantage; 40 to 50 fathoms of tow-rope
-gives the best command of the torpedo, veering 2 or 3
-fathoms of tow-line suddenly will always sink the torpedo
-some feet below the surface. Should it become necessary
-to use the torpedoes with a stern-board they can be so used,
-but in this case the port torpedo is used on the starboard
-bow and starboard on the port; all other arrangements
-being exactly the same. In rough weather, advantage
-should be taken of the roll, and the torpedo allowed to
-swing out from the yard, and be let go by the run, checking
-the tow-rope immediately the torpedo is in the water. It
-is not absolutely necessary to ease the vessel when launching,
-the torpedo can be launched at full speed. In the
-event of its being found necessary to cut adrift the torpedo,
-in consequence of coming suddenly across a friendly vessel,
-the tow-rope should be cut near the brake, and if the buoy-rope
-has been rove through the large stern-ring, the torpedo
-will sink and be lost, the buoy only remaining. If the buoy-rope
-has been rove through the small stern-ring, the torpedo
-will be suspended by the buoy-rope; and should the safety
-key not have been withdrawn, can be recovered with<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_26"></a>[26]</span>
-safety. In the event of wishing to recover it when the
-buoy-rope has been rove through the large ring, a toggle
-must be lashed on the tow-rope abaft the leading block on
-the yard, when it can be recovered by the buoy-rope; as a
-general rule, it will however be found best to expend the
-torpedo, and not attempt its recovery. By slacking the
-tow-rope roundly and stopping the vessel, a friendly ship
-can pass over the bight of the tow-rope without striking
-the torpedo; but this is rather a delicate operation, particularly
-if the safety key has been withdrawn.</p>
-
-<h2><span class="smcap">Recovering the Torpedo.</span></h2>
-
-<p>Should the safety key have been withdrawn, great caution
-must be used.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 500px;">
-<p class="caption"><span class="smcap">Drawing 5.</span></p>
-<img src="images/drawing-5.jpg" width="500" height="225" alt="" />
-</div>
-
-<p>Tongs, for going round the upper part of the bolt, to take
-the place of the safety key, when once clasped and secured
-round the bolt, render the torpedo safe to handle; this
-could only be done from a boat. With the safety key in,
-there is no danger in hooking it inboard again by its own
-tow-rope, and hoisting up the buoys at the same time with
-a grapnel.</p>
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_27"></a>[27]</span></p>
-
-<h2><span class="smcap">Torpedo arranged to Explode by Electricity.</span></h2>
-
-<p>To substitute the electrical method of firing the torpedo
-for the mechanical one, all that will be necessary is to
-unscrew the priming case from the centre hole of the
-mechanical torpedo, and screw in the electrical arrangement
-which contains McEvoy’s patent circuit-closer, especially
-adapted by him to suit this particular torpedo.</p>
-
-<p>The electrical arrangement has its own exploding bolt,
-which differs from the other only below the safety key,
-which key is fitted and worked in the same manner as the
-mechanical one, in order that the electrical arrangement
-might not be disturbed by an accidental blow when launching.
-The insulated conducting wire is carried along the
-whole length of the tow-rope in the centre, forming a core.
-The tow-rope, as in the mechanical one, is bent on to the
-hemp buoy-rope by a sheet bend, the strands at the end
-are then unlaid, sufficiently so to form a connection between
-the insulated wire in the tow-rope and that projecting from
-the centre hole of the torpedo; this connection can be best
-made with McEvoy’s patent jointer. The other end of the
-tow-rope on the barrel of the brake passes through the hollow
-spindle of the brake at one extremity and is connected with
-the constant battery, which must be suitable for heating
-platinum at the distance of 100 fathoms, the return circuit
-being by the water. The levers act in the same manner
-as in the mechanical one, forcing down the bolt and
-thereby closing the circuit through the fuze and exploding
-the torpedo.</p>
-
-<p>This system of exploding the torpedo may be preferred
-in rivers or shallow water, where it would be considered
-dangerous to leave a mechanical torpedo at the bottom;<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_28"></a>[28]</span>
-but it cannot be reckoned upon with the same certainty
-as the mechanical one. It is necessarily more costly, complicated,
-and delicate; the two latter conditions rendering
-it unsuited for the rough work it will have to encounter.</p>
-
-<p>The torpedo being provided with this centre tube in
-addition to the usual priming case, admits of its being used
-upon an emergency, special ones not being at hand, for
-various other purposes, <i>viz.</i> clearing away obstructions;
-as land torpedoes; as stationary torpedoes, provided they
-are not to remain a very long time in the water. In these
-cases the ordinary insulated wire and jointers are all that
-is required. If required to be fired at will, it will be only
-necessary to force down the bolt sufficiently to close the
-circuit through the fuze and then secure it. If to be self-acting,
-leave the bolt up in its position, as when working
-at sea, to be acted upon by pressure.</p>
-
-<h2><span class="smcap">Description of Capt. C. A. McEvoy’s Circuit-closing
-Arrangement for Harvey’s Sea Torpedo.</span></h2>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 400px;">
-
-<p class="caption"><i>Fig: 1.</i> <span class="spacer2"><i>Fig: 2.</i></span></p>
-
-<img src="images/figure-1-2.jpg" width="400" height="700" alt="" />
-
-<p class="caption">London: E. &amp; F. N. Spon, 48, Charing Cross.</p>
-
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lithrs.</p>
-
-<p class="caption-fts"><span class="smcap">Fig. 1.</span>—An exterior tube,
-<i>a a</i>; screw-head, [= <i>a</i>]; interior tube, <i>b</i>; intermediate
-tube, <i>d</i>; firing bolt, <i>e</i>; spindle, <i>f</i>; long brass spiral
-spring, <i>g</i>; short spiral spring, <i>h</i>; socket for spindle, <i>i i</i>;
-insulated wire from battery, <i>k k</i>; insulated terminal, <i>l</i>; electric
-fuze, <i>m</i>; priming space, <i>n n</i>; charging hole, <i>o</i>; insulated
-bridge, <i>p</i>; metal bridge, <i>u</i>.</p>
-
-</div>
-
-<p>The electric wire <i>k k</i> passes through the screw-head [= <i>a</i>] of
-external tube <i>a a</i>, and winding spirally around the intermediate
-tube <i>d</i>, terminates in a connection with the insulated
-bridge <i>p</i> at <i>s</i>. The intermediate tube <i>d</i> is attached to
-the head of the spindle <i>f</i> at <i>t</i>. When pressure is brought
-to bear on the firing bolt <i>e</i>, the spindle <i>f</i> is forced down,
-and carries with it the insulated bridge <i>p</i>, until the bridge
-touches the insulated terminal <i>l</i>. It will be seen that the<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_29"></a>[29]</span>
-long spiral spring <i>g</i> and short spiral spring <i>h</i> serve to support
-the spindle <i>f</i>, and keep the bridge <i>p</i> off the terminal <i>l</i>
-until they are forced into contact. Whilst the insulated
-bridge <i>p</i> remains above the insulated terminal, the former
-is in constant contact with the metal bridge <i>u</i>; but this
-contact is broken when the metal bridge moves downward
-and before it makes contact with the insulated terminal <i>l</i>.
-When the insulated bridge <i>p</i> is in contact with the metal
-bridge <i>u</i>, the electric fuze is out of circuit; and a current
-sent through the torpedo will return by way of the earth
-without firing the torpedo; but when contact with the
-metal bridge <i>u</i> is broken, and contact with the insulated
-terminal <i>l</i> is made, the current is directed through the
-electric fuze, and the torpedo fired.</p>
-
-<p>The priming in the tube is sufficient to rupture the
-tubes and ignite the charge in the torpedo.</p>
-
-<p>Fig. 2 shows a section of the circuit-closer, with the
-spiral spring slightly compressed, and the insulated bridge
-in contact with the insulated terminal, and the circuit
-closed. By dispensing with the electric fuze, and using in
-its place a piece of copper wire, any number of experiments
-may be made with an uncharged torpedo without adjustment
-or manipulation of any kind; it only being necessary
-to attach to the return wire near the battery a galvanometer
-or electric fuze to indicate the time of the impact.</p>
-
-<div class="footnotes">
-<div class="footnote">
-<p>The torpedoes here described are manufactured by J. Vavasseur and Co., at
-the London Ordnance Works; at which establishment the inventor has every
-facility in the supervision of the various details in the construction of the torpedoes,
-buoys, and brakes. Such supervision of the torpedoes and their equipments
-is highly essential to secure safety and efficiency.</p>
-</div>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_30"></a>[30]</span></p>
-
-<h2 id="TACTICS">TACTICS.</h2>
-
-<p>Torpedo vessels should, as a rule, attack under the cover of
-darkness. By the experience gained in blockade running
-in the late American conflict, we are assured that a vessel
-in rapid motion can, when it is dark, pass with impunity
-close under the fire of hostile vessels, armed with cannon.</p>
-
-<p>In the more early stage of the torpedo, the tactics of
-vessels armed with torpedoes embraced modes of attack
-that are not now entertained. So general is becoming the
-use of torpedoes as a means both of defence and offence,
-that vessels, which may be at anchor or moored in a
-harbour or roadstead, would be protected by stationary
-torpedoes; the use of which admits also of vessels, when
-at anchor or moored, protecting themselves by placing a
-web of torpedoes in such manner as to render the attack of
-a hostile vessel or boats extremely hazardous, and therefore
-not likely to be attempted. But in the event of a
-vessel being at anchor in a harbour or roadstead unprotected,
-she could be attacked, as shown in the illustration
-of Tactics, under such conditions. As, however, vessels
-armed with torpedoes are intended to work the arm
-against vessels at sea or in motion, the management of
-the torpedo in so attacking vessels is the more important
-part of the code of Tactics.</p>
-
-<p>It should be here remarked, that with a view to simplicity,
-the explanations will be confined to a single
-steamer, the attacking vessel adapted to the service of
-the arm in question, and confined also to a single vessel,
-the object of attack.</p>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_31"></a>[31]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 1.<br />
-<span class="smaller">ATTACKING A VESSEL MOORED HEAD AND STERN.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case the torpedo vessel steers in for the bow or
-quarter of the vessel attacked, according to the direction of
-the current, and on the side approached launches the torpedo
-between the moorings as at A; leaving the tow-rope
-slack, the torpedo vessel proceeds ahead or astern against
-the current, and when at a sufficient distance off, the tow-rope
-is held fast, which will cause the torpedo to diverge
-into contact with the vessel attacked, as shown by the
-drawing.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate4">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 4.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-4.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 1.—ATTACKING A VESSEL MOORED HEAD AND STERN.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_32"></a>[32]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 2.<br />
-<span class="smaller">ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY CROSSING THE BOW.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, the torpedo is sufficiently diverged when
-near to the vessel with a good scope of tow-rope out.
-After having crossed her bow, proceeding onwards, the
-tow-rope will be brought obliquely across her cable, and
-the torpedo will swing into her, as shown in the drawing.
-It may be here remarked that, in all cases, the depth of
-explosion can be obtained by the sudden slacking of the
-tow-rope; and the tow-rope, once under the keel, causes
-the torpedo to be hauled down near to it before exploding.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate5">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 5.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-5.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 2.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY CROSSING THE BOW.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_33"></a>[33]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 3.<br />
-<span class="smaller">ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY PASSING ON EITHER SIDE
-DETERMINED UPON, COMING UP FROM THE STERN.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, the torpedo is launched when on the quarter
-of the vessel attacked, as at A, the tow-rope left slack.
-After steaming ahead some distance, hold fast the tow-rope,
-when, by continuing to steam on, the torpedo will
-diverge into contact with the bottom of the vessel attacked,
-as shown in the drawing. <i>When skilfully performed</i>, the
-total destruction of the enemy is certain, since the torpedo
-is springing from a depth to the surface, and will, in consequence,
-strike near the keel. The torpedo vessel can pass
-at her greatest speed, and, if thought necessary, near
-enough to clear away any of the ordinary obstructions, such
-as booms, nets, &amp;c.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate6">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 6.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-6.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 3.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY PASSING ON EITHER SIDE.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_34"></a>[34]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 4.<br /><span class="smaller">ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY COMING UP RIGHT ASTERN AND
-THEN PASSING ON EITHER SIDE.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, having determined upon the side it is desirable
-to pass, a torpedo is launched accordingly. When
-near the vessel, the torpedo is sufficiently diverged, and
-the torpedo vessel passing onwards ahead, the torpedo is
-brought under the run or bottom of the vessel attacked, as
-shown by the drawing.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate7">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 7.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-7.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 4.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR COMING UP FROM ASTERN
-AND THEN PASSING ON EITHER SIDE.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_35"></a>[35]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 5.<br />
-<span class="smaller">PASSING DOWN BETWEEN TWO LINES OF VESSELS AT ANCHOR, AND
-DESTROYING THEM ON EITHER SIDE.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, it would be impossible to fire at the torpedo
-vessel for fear of injury to their friends. Two or more
-torpedo vessels following each other with preconcerted
-signals would cause great destruction.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate8">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 8.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-8.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 5.—PASSING BETWEEN TWO VESSELS AT ANCHOR.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_36"></a>[36]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 6.<br />
-<span class="smaller">ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION BY COMING DOWN FROM RIGHT
-AHEAD.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, two torpedoes are launched, port and starboard,
-each diverging to its full extent; when passing the
-vessel attacked, one or the other of the tow-ropes is brought
-across the cut-water, and by the simultaneous motion of the
-two vessels in opposite directions, the torpedo is brought
-alongside of or under the bottom of the vessel attacked, as
-shown by the drawing. The torpedo vessel should keep the
-masts of her enemy in one until close to, when either
-torpedo will be used, according to the movement of the
-enemy. At the time of the tow-rope taking the cut-water,
-the brake is suddenly eased up; the tow-rope will then
-pass under the bottom, when, by checking the tow-rope,
-the torpedo will be hauled under the bottom.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate9">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 9.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-9.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 6.—ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION COMING DOWN FROM AHEAD.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_37"></a>[37]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 7.<br />
-<span class="smaller">ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION, COMING UP TO HER FROM RIGHT
-ASTERN.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, two torpedoes are launched and diverged, as
-in Case 6; and in this case it is assumed that the torpedo
-vessel can outspeed the vessel attacked, which will enable
-her to bring a torpedo under the run of the vessel attacked,
-as shown by the drawing.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate10">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 10.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-10.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 7.—ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION COMING UP FROM ASTERN.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_38"></a>[38]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 8.<br />
-<span class="smaller">IF CHASED BY A HOSTILE VESSEL, AND IT IS DEEMED UNADVISABLE
-TO FACE HER AND PROCEED AS IN CASE 6.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, veer a torpedo astern, having first obtained
-a position a little on the bow of the chasing vessel. When
-it is known, by the length of the tow-rope out, that the
-torpedo is about abreast of her bow, hold fast the tow-rope,
-which will cause the torpedo to diverge, and be brought
-into contact, as shown in the drawing. As a last resort,
-drop spanned torpedoes.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate11">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 11</p>
-<img src="images/plate-11.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 8.—CHASED BY A HOSTILE VESSEL.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_39"></a>[39]</span></p>
-
-<h3>CASE 9.<br />
-<span class="smaller">ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION BY CROSSING HER BOW.</span></h3>
-
-<p>In this case, the torpedo being diverged when near, will,
-after crossing the bow, be dragged into contact, as shown
-by the drawing.</p>
-
-<p>Torpedoes can be used with a stern-board, if necessary.
-The port torpedo, in this case, will be launched on the starboard
-side, and the starboard on the port side.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate12">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 12</p>
-<img src="images/plate-12.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">CASE 9.—ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION BY CROSSING THE BOW.</p>
-</div>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_40"></a>[40]</span></p>
-
-<p>In conclusion, it should be stated that a dark night and
-tempestuous weather are in favour of the attacking torpedo
-vessels; and these conditions are especially advantageous
-when attacking large, long, unwieldy vessels, and the
-greater the number of them together, the more easily can
-they be disabled or destroyed, by reason of consequent
-confusion. Though the sea torpedo can be used in the
-light of day, or darkness of night, by vessels of the present
-navies, armed with cannon, it is nevertheless earnestly
-advised that fast vessels be built of comparatively small
-size and cost, adapted to the service of and armed with
-torpedoes, by reason that such vessels can keep at sea for
-long periods without replenishing supplies of coals and provisions;
-and in conflict upon the ocean, can easily destroy
-or render unseaworthy vessels, how large soever they may
-be, and armed with any cannon and projectiles at present
-known. Hence the necessity of being prepared with
-vessels suited to the change in naval warfare, and with
-officers well practised in an arm which, sooner or later,
-will be adopted by all Maritime States, by reason of its
-economy and efficiency. In the tactics, here attempted to
-be rendered intelligible, it is presumed that the various
-modes of attack are by small handy vessels adapted to the
-service, and armed with torpedoes, against large unwieldy
-vessels, armed with cannon. When it shall have been
-clearly demonstrated, in actual war, that large vessels can
-be disabled or destroyed by small vessels, with something
-like impunity, torpedo warfare will then take another form,
-that of torpedo vessels against torpedo vessels, whose tactics
-will, in due time, be a subject for another study.</p>
-
-<p class="right">FREDERICK HARVEY,<br />
-<i>Commander R.N.</i></p>
-
-<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop" />
-
-<p><span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_41"></a>[41]</span></p>
-
-<h2><span class="smcap">The subjoined is a Remark upon the Description of Vessel
-adapted to the Service of the Sea Torpedo.</span></h2>
-
-<p>Vessels adapted to the service of the sea torpedo should
-be about 400 tons burthen; her extreme length, over all,
-from taffrail to figure-head, about 150 feet. The form of
-body to be such as to attain the greatest practicable speed.</p>
-
-<p>Speed being the essential condition of a torpedo vessel, a
-perfectly flush upper or weather deck, without any bulwarks,
-is advisable; instead of bulwarks, life-lines, supported
-by stanchions, supply their place to prevent accidents
-of falling overboard. Thus fitted, there would be
-nothing to hold wind that could retard speed, as there is in
-vessels of ordinary build. So covered in, the vessel would
-not, under any condition of weather, ship water; she
-would not, from such cause, be in any danger of foundering.</p>
-
-<p>The height of the weather-deck above the water-line at
-midships, 9 feet; the height of the main deck above the
-water-line, 18 inches; leaving a clear height between decks
-of 6 feet 6 inches. There should be two water-tight bulkheads,
-one about 50 feet from the stem, and the other about
-20 feet from the stern-post; the two water-tight bulkheads
-come up to the under side of the main deck, with which the
-bulkhead form perfectly water-tight compartments. In the
-fore compartment, empty water-tight cases would occupy
-the lower part, over which would be stowed the cork
-buoys and some light resisting material, rendered uninflammable,
-so that in the event of the fore body being
-ripped open below the water-line, there would be no space
-for the admission of water; the trim of the vessel would
-therefore be preserved. The after compartment would be
-similarly stowed. There would be a capacious engine-room<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_42"></a>[42]</span>
-to allow of powerful engines to work twin screws; there
-would also be capacious coal-bunkers and a coal-hold before
-the engine-room; and before the coal-hold a small hold for
-the stowage of cables and various articles. There would
-also be a pilot-house, in which would be protected the
-officer in command, who would be so placed as to have his
-orders immediately obeyed. The torpedo-room, to contain
-about one hundred torpedoes of various destructive powers,
-the weight of which may be about 10 tons, would be in
-the after body, and as low down as may be convenient.
-Upon the orlop deck, which covers the magazine, would be
-the towing gear, and machinery for working such gear.
-On the orlop deck would also be a steering wheel, by which
-the vessel would be steered when in action. The space
-between the decks of the entire length of the vessel would
-afford ample accommodation for officers and crew, embracing,
-also, stowage for provisions and means of cooking.
-Ventilation and light would be obtained by hatchways,
-fitted with skylights; and there would also be side scuttles,
-which, from their height above water, would admit of
-their being generally open. The rig would be that of a
-three-masted schooner, having fore, main, and mizen gaffsails,
-with a fore staysail and two jibs, inner and outer.
-When going into action, the sails would be lowered and
-stowed; the vessel would then be entirely under steam.
-To each mast there would be a yard of suitable dimensions,
-for the double purpose of towing the torpedoes and setting
-flying square sails. The rigging would not be rattled; the
-ascent to the masthead would be by a Jacob’s ladder
-before the mast; there would be a small top to each masthead,
-principally for the use of the look-out men. The
-crew would be stationed upon the orlop deck, each man<span class="pagenum"><a id="Page_43"></a>[43]</span>
-being provided with a life-belt. With regard to boats,
-there may be a small stern boat, and two larger boats,
-stowed on deck; and upon going into action, gripes or
-lashings should be cast off so that the boats would instantly
-be disengaged from the vessel.</p>
-
-<p>Torpedo vessels for foreign service should, under the present
-difficulties of keeping iron from oxidizing and fouling,
-be built of timber. For home service, vessels constructed
-of iron would be preferable, and with very reduced masts,
-to enable them to pass under the yards of a vessel. One
-or two light guns, to bring-to an unarmed vessel, and for
-signal purposes, on the weather-deck, and fired over all.</p>
-
-<div class="figcenter" style="width: 700px;" id="plate3">
-<p class="caption-r">Plate 3.</p>
-<img src="images/plate-3.jpg" width="700" height="400" alt="" />
-<p class="caption-r-sm">Kell Bros. Lith. London.</p>
-<p class="caption">AN IRON CLAD FLEET SURPRISED AT SEA BY A SQUADRON OF TORPEDO CRAFT ARMED
-WITH HARVEY’S SEA TORPEDOES.</p>
-</div>
-
-<p class="titlepage">LONDON: PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS,
-STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS.</p>
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