Instructions for the Management of Harvey's Sea Torpedo by Frederick Harvey
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"Instructions for the Management of Harvey's Sea Torpedo" by Frederick Harvey is a technical manual written in the early 1870s. This publication serves as an instructional guide for naval officers and operators on the use and management of sea torpedoes, a revolutionary weapon system of that era. The book likely addresses the strategic and practical aspects of deploying torpedoes in naval warfare, reflecting the changing dynamics of naval technology during the late
19th century. The book provides detailed specifications for the construction, loading, and operational handling of both large and small torpedoes, emphasizing the importance of precise mechanics for effective usage in combat situations. Harvey outlines essential procedures for launching torpedoes, handling explosive components, and the tactical execution of attacks on enemy vessels. Also included are insights into the strategic deployment of torpedoes, including various attack scenarios against different types of naval vessels, ensuring that operators are well-equipped to manage the complexities of underwater warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harvey, Frederick |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17004047 |
| Title | Instructions for the Management of Harvey's Sea Torpedo |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: E. & F. N. Spon,1871. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | V: Naval science |
| Subject | Torpedoes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67838 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67838-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 260 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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