18-in Mark II Torpedo (UK)

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The 18-in R.G.F. Mark II Torpedo was a British torpedo torpedo developed at the Royal Gun Factory in 1893.[1]

It was built in both "long" and "short" versions.

It was very similar to the Mark I version, but had a strengthened head joint and could be set for 5 to 22 foot running depth.[2]

Development

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1893. p. 52.
  2. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1893. p. 52.

Bibliography

See Also

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