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The torpedoes of the US Civil War were water mines that were designed to explode when a Union ship happened to hit one of them. Later, the Confederates developed mines that could be set off from a river shore via a electric wire.
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What three American inventors were interested in torpedoes before the US Civil War?
American interest in torpedoes began with experiments by David Bushnell in the American Revolution. Later Robert Fulton of steamboat fame, made advances in submarine and torpedo design. Then a familiar name associated with weapons, Samuel Colt, experimented with mines ( torpedoes) from 1842 to 1845.
How many union ships were sunk by confederate torpedoes?
It is estimated that about 22 Union ships were sunk by Confederate torpedoes. There were also about 12 ships that were seriously damaged by torpedoes.
What did the bell aircraft factory in Georgia during World War 2 do?
My mother worked there and made torpedoes, She called it "Bell bomber".
Did they use torpedoes in the war?
Mostly in the ocean.
Where are torpedoes stored on a ship?
Russian torpedo boat destroyers stored their torpedoes in their torpedo tubes on deck during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904.
What is a sentence with the word torpedoes?
The submarine fired its torpedoes at the shark and they hit it in an instant.
What is the plural of the word torpedo?
The plural form for the noun torpedo is torpedoes.
What is the plural possessive noun for torpedo?
The plural form of the noun torpedo is torpedoes.The plural possessive form is torpedoes'.Example: We tested several torpedoes but the torpedoes' accuracy was not to standard.
What materials are used to make torpedoes?
The very same materials that are used for missiles. A torpedo is an under-water missile. They are constructed of metals with rubber/plastic/etc. parts: Copper wiring, aluminum, steel, and other materials that are most likely classified.
Is torpedoes a common noun or a proper noun?
No the word torpedo is a singular noun. The plural noun is torpedoes.
How many torpedoes did the ixb range boat carry?
it has 22 torpedoes
How are torpedoes used present day?
how are torpedoes used present day?
Does the word torpedoes have an apostrophe?
The word torpedoes is a common plural noun. It does not need an apostrophe.The torpedoes had been loaded.If torpedoes 'owns' something in the sentence, it needs an apostrophe.The tornadoes' paths continued straight.
Was the Pilar sunk by a torpedoes?
no pilar is an upland area and there never been a torpedoes
How are torpedoes built?
Torpedoes are built by factories using explosives, mechanisms, and propellers.
How many torpedoes did the IXB long range boat carry?
it has 22 torpedoes
What is the singular word for the word torpedoes?
Torpedo is the singular form for the plural torpedoes.
