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Torpedo practice at Plymouth

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English: :PREPARING A "BABY" FOR EXERCISE
Photo W. M. Crockett, Plymouth - Copyright-Hudson & Kearns
The torpedo shown here is technically known as an "18-in. Baby-R.G.F." The Babies are smaller-sized ones as regards their length and intended for use from boats. The (...) as can be seen, is of two materials, the after or tail part being of phosphor-bronze, the remainder of steel. It happens to be so in this case, but is not usual; as they are entirely of steel, with all the internal fittings of phosphor-bronze. The letters R.G.F. refer to the Royal Gun Factory, where it was manufactured. Eighteen inches (...) greatest diameter. The torpedo is shown being prepared by the crew for exercise from a boat. The man on the left of the picture is placing the "pistol" in position - this is the aut (...) arrangement for firing the charge on contact. The man in white is adjusting the depth it shall run at, the next one is oiling the engines, whilst the fans are turned by another (...) the man in oilskin leggings adjusts the range.
Source Old photo of torpedo exercise from the Navy and Army Illustrated. Copyright expired. Caption text (minus missing edges):
Author Photo W. M. Crockett, Plymouth - Copyright-Hudson & Kearns
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