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The torpedoes used in the American Civil War were, what we call today, naval mines, normally moored in shallow water to prevent the enemy from passing their ships through an area or to protect an anchorage.
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Who used torpedoes?
During WW1, German U-boats (submarines) used torpedoes to sink boats and ships belonging to the Allies or any vessel aiding the Allies war cause.
What materials are torpedoes made of?
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.
What was the attitude among military people regarding torpedoes prior to the US Civil War?
Generally speaking the idea of using mines and/or torpedoes was considered an abomination by most military people as well as the general public. The same attitudes are also current concerning land mines. As the US Civil War began, most Confederates also shared this negative view about such weapons.
Did they use torpedoes in the war?
Mostly in the ocean.
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.
Who used Torpedoes in World War I?
The Germans
Why do people use torpedoes?
Torpedoes are used during a time of war to sink other ships.
What was important at sea battle during the civil war?
To have an unsinkable vessel and many many torpedoes
When were torpedoes first used?
The spar torpedo was first effectively used to sink ships during the US Civil War (1861). The automotive torpedo was first effectively used in the Russo-Turkish War (1877). The first major use of self propelled torpedoes (automotive torpedoes) was the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05). All torpedoes mentioned above were launched from torpedo boats or torpedo boat destroyers.
Who used torpedoes?
During WW1, German U-boats (submarines) used torpedoes to sink boats and ships belonging to the Allies or any vessel aiding the Allies war cause.
How are torpedoes used present day?
how are torpedoes used present day?
What are some naval weapons used during the American civil war?
some of the naval weapons were mines torpedoes and that's all iv been able to find so far .
How did the civil war change warfare?
Technology took made many improvements during the Civil War. The guns went from smoothbore muskets to rifles that used minie balls. The Civil War also saw torpedoes, submarines and Gatling guns.
Who made torpdoes in World War 1?
Torpedoes were a common naval weapon of war by 1914, and all naval powers used them.
What materials are torpedoes made of?
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.
What were torpedoes used against during World War 1?
Submarines used torpedoes in anti-shipping roles hoping to cripple the enemies ability to supply and reinforce points of conflict as well as to hamper the enemies economy .
What was the attitude among military people regarding torpedoes prior to the US Civil War?
Generally speaking the idea of using mines and/or torpedoes was considered an abomination by most military people as well as the general public. The same attitudes are also current concerning land mines. As the US Civil War began, most Confederates also shared this negative view about such weapons.
