Im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument
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The im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument was a Torpedo Control instrument designed by Cdr. J. K. im Thurn and described in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917, amongst surely others.[2]
In 1917, four examples had been made and trialled in Revenge, Vernon, Queen Elizabeth and [[King George V (1912)|King George V.
Design
[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE], ARTS1917 pp. 200-201
Function
The device was primarily useful for graphically representing torpedo defence by calculating enemy torpedo threats. An example problem that it could be applied to is provided.[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE]ARTS1917 p. 201
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