A NEW TORPEDOER
NEW YORK, March 26,
The American navy is testing Mr C. Barger's sub-surface torpedoer, which is claimed to be immune from small gun fire. It costs £4500, and weighs six tons. Its length is 46ft, and it carries a 1000pound charge of guncotton. Two men are stationed in the conning-tower, which is situated amidships. They can steer close to an opposing battleship, take aim, and then desert the torpedoer by means of lifeboats or lifebelts.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2924, 30 March 1910, Page 25
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78A NEW TORPEDOER Otago Witness, Issue 2924, 30 March 1910, Page 25
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