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Revision as of 21:42, 16 March 2012
The Mechanical Aid-to-Spotter was designed by Lieutenant W. D. Kilroy to ensure that the spotting officer was watching the same target as was being fired upon by his own ship.
Mark I
The need for this was envisioned in early 1916. It seems likely that supply commenced in late 1916 at the earliest.[1]
Mark II
Supply of these to the latest capital ships commenced in the early months of 1919.[2]
Mark II*
This model was designed for use in light cruisers, and supply commenced in June, 1918.[3]
By 1919, it was supplied to the Hawkins, Capetown, Caledon, Danae, Centaur and Birmingham classes, with plans to eventually fit it in Chatham, Weymouth, Cambrian, Caroline, Arethusa, Furious, Eagle and Hermes (Diomede and Despatch?)[4]. [TO BE CONTINUED - TONE]
See Also
Footnotes
Bibliography
- Template:BibUKFireControlInHMShips1919
- Handbook for this device (not read by me) C.B. 1285
