Im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument

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im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument[1]

The im Thurn Torpedo Tactical Instrument was a Torpedo Control instrument designed by Cdr. J. K. im Thurn and described in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917, amongst surely others.[2]

In 1917, four examples had been made and fitted in Revenge, Vernon, Queen Elizabeth and King George V for trial.

Design

[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE], ARTS1917 pp. 200-201

Function

The device was primarily useful for graphically representing torpedo defence by calculating enemy torpedo threats. An example problem that it could be applied to is provided.[TO BE CONTINUED - TONE]ARTS1917 p. 201

See Also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917. Plate 60.
  2. ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917. pp. 200-201, also Plate 60.

Bibliography

  • H.M.S. Vernon. Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1917. Originally C.B. 1474. Copy 7 at The National Archives. ADM 189/37.

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