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Torpedo ships are traditionally called "torpedo boats." They were developed in the late 19th century (1870's) and were less than 200 feet long; launching a torpedo from atop it's deck as the boat raced towards it's target. By the 1880's navies began producing "torpedo boat destroyers", a little larger than a torpedo boat and designed to destroy torpedo boats.
By 1905, torpedo boat destroyers were so effective, that they virtually replaced the torpedo boats themselves, and had evolved into being called just DESTROYERS. Destroyers still launched torpedoes from atop their decks, and later were given the added mission of destroying submarines; being equipped with depth charges for that purpose (in addition to their torpedoes).
In all cases, the mission of the torpedo boat or destroyer was sinking enemy vessels with their torpedoes.
Perhaps the greatest achievement of the pioneer torpedo boats (or destroyers) was during the 27 May 1905 battle of Tsushima. During this battle Japanese naval destroyers (or torpedo boats) sank with torpedoes, the already heavily damaged Russian flagship, the battleship Prince Suvorov (Kniaz Suvorov).
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∙ 11y agoTorpedo ships carry and fire torpedoes--and that's all they do. Those are obsolete; most naval vessels can be fitted with torpedo launchers.
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Where did the viet cong fighters torpedo US ships?
Swinaton Bay
When and where did Princess Ingrid went down?
It was blown up by the German torpedo ships furher and chant.
What the ship will do when the torpedo hits?
If the torpedo detonates, most ships will sink. Some ships have torpedo belts, which are basically empty compartments near the waterline. Even a large hole in the hull can be treated by a trained crew in a well-designed ship. If the explosion is near the engine or ammo compartments, the ship is probably doomed. Tankers carrying fuel or chemicals stand little chance against torpedo impacts, and the crew survival rate is dismal.
What was the purpose of the barrel torpedo?
The Confederates used the "barrel torpedo" as a weapon against Union ships blockading river mouths. Barrels supported iron cylinders full of gunpowder. The barrels floated downstream and would straddle an anchored Union ship. The torpedo detonated by a slow burning fuse.
What were the specific contributions of the attack at Pearl Harbor?
Mini-Subs launched from mother ships; dive bombers, torpedo bombers, and fighters.
What type of plane was a torpedo plane?
first answer: A carrier or land based aircraft that dropped a standard torpedo instead of a bomb to sink a ship second answer: The size & weight of air-dropped torpedoes was smaller than those used on submarines and ships.
Who is Joanes de Fontana of Italy?
Joanes de Fontana designed the surface-running rocket-powered torpedo for seeting enemy ships on fire.
What torpedo bomber sunk ships in Pearl Harbor?
The torpedo planes used by the Japanes at Pearl Harbor were the Nakajima B5N. The Allies refered to this plane as the "Kate". The B5N at the time of the attak was the best Torpedo Plane in service. The Kate was also used as a high level bomber in the attack and this is the the same plane that droped a 800kg bomb that destroyed the Battleship Arizona
Why was Cape Hatteras known as torpedo junction?
In World War II, German U-boats sank many ships off the coast of North Carolina.
How do you photon torpedo works?
A photon torpedo is a fictional weapon, introduced in Star Trek in the episode, "The Changeling" and later adapted to other science-fiction series under similar names. (eg. Proton Torpedo) In Star Trek, it is an energy-shielded homing missile with a Matter/Antimatter warhead, launched via magnetic accellerator. (Railgun) The description my vary in different franchises.
Why are you-505 torpedo?
Type 95 torpedo, aka Long Lance; best (and deadliest torpedo of WWII).
What is seagoing vessels that torpedoed you.s ships?
Seagoing vessels that torpedo ships are typically submarines equipped with torpedoes. These vessels operate underwater and target enemy ships by firing torpedoes, which are self-propelled projectiles designed to hit and sink their intended target. Submarines are stealthy and can launch surprise attacks on surface vessels.
