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
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1893. p. 52.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1893. p. 52.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1895. p. 30.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1894. p. 40.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1894. p. 40.
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