Im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument
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Jump to navigationJump to searchThe 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 fitted in Revenge, Vernon, Queen Elizabeth and King George V for trial.
Design
[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE], ARTS1917 pp. 200-201
Function
The device was primarily useful for graphically representing torpedo defence by calculating enemy torpedo threats. An example problem that it could be applied to is provided.[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE]ARTS1917 p. 201
See Also
Footnotes
Bibliography
- H.M.S. Vernon. Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917. Originally C.B. 1474. Copy 7 at The National Archives. ADM 189/37.