Since 03-30-02
Since 03-30-02
Updated page 07-06-07
Dwight Bonham needs help from Torpedoman Mates with his research on Torpedo Testing History
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Full Fathom Five Here is some info about the Author Part 3 - WW II development of conventional torpedoes 1940-1946 Part 5 - Post WW-II Submarine Launched/ Heavyweight Torpedoes (New 06-06-06) |
THE SPAR - E. C. Singer, one of the investors in the Hunley, was the nephew of the man who invented the sewing machine. It is interesting to note that a spool of rope (similar to the spools of thread used on a sewing machine) was used in the torpedo's rigging.