Book Description

This pioneering work on the Whitehead torpedo, one of the most important naval weapons of its time, provides a detailed technical overview of the weapon's design and operation. Barber, a renowned engineer and inventor, draws on his extensive experience in the field to offer insights into the torpedo's mechanisms, materials, and performance. The book also includes rare photographs and illustrations that bring the subject to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.