18-in Fiume Mark III Torpedo
The 18-in Fiume Mark III Torpedo was a torpedo manufactured by Whitehead from 1904.[2]
Development
It seems likely that this torpedo was a productised version of No. 401, one of two "new" Whitehead torpedoes being tried out in 1903; the other, No. 398, had an R.G.F. tail and so would seem unlikely to be dubbed "Fiume" type. It is clearly stated that an order was being contemplated.[3]
In 1919, it was approved to break up all 18-in Weymouth and Fiume torpedoes.[4]
Particulars
These are detailed in the Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904.[5] [TO BE CONTINUED - TONE]
Mark III*
It is mentioned in ARTS 1904.[6]
Mark III* H.
This model had a heater retrofitted. It is mentioned in ARTS 1903.[7]
Mark III**
It is mentioned in ARTS 1904.[8]
F. Mark III** V.B. torpedoes were supplied to Gorgon and Glatton for their 18-in submerged Elswick tubes. They had an S.R. setting of 26.25 knots to 2,000 yards and L.R. 19 knots to 4,000 yards.[9]
Mark III** H.
Its overall length including 4.5-in long pistol was 16 feet, 7.466 inches (see Plate).[10]
1904
100 Hook Bracket torpedoes are ordered from Weymouth.[11]
Footnotes
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1908. Plate 11.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904. p. 28.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1903. pp. 53-4.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1919. p. 11.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904. pp. 41-2.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904. p. 28.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1903. p. 8.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904. p. 28.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1916. p. 46.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1908. p. 18.
- ↑ Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1904. p. 28, 41.
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