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 may have been built in both long and short versions, but the short version is not clear.

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]

Particulars

It carried a charge of 188 pounds.[3]

In 1895, 126 were yet in service.

Mark IIa

First mentioned in ARTS 1894.[4]

Mark II*

First mentioned in ARTS 1894.[5]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1893. p. 52.
  2. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1893. p. 52.
  3. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1895. p. 30.
  4. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1894. p. 40.
  5. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1894. p. 40.

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