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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.
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.
Which is safer a navy ship or a navy submarine?
A Navy ship is equipped with cannons and guns and is a lot bigger. However, it is on the water, which makes it an easier target. A submarine is only equipped with torpedoes, but it is underwater, which makes it a bit safer usually, unless the enemy detects the submarine's movement and targets it.
Did they use torpedoes in the war?
Mostly in the ocean.
How does torpedoes work?
Generally speaking while the torpedo's explosive package does do damage, most are designed to explode very close to the target boat and create a "void" in he water causing the ship to buckle under its own structural pressure. In other words, it makes a HUGE bubble under the boat and it sinks. Torpedoes are set to detonate at a certain range and depth; ideally at the centre of a ship. The blast created lifts the ship at this point before the downward movement from the 'void' breaks the spine of the ship. Torpedoes do not actually 'hit' a ship. The torpedo does not actually "hit" a ship because it explodes underneath the vessel. This creates steam (essentially) in enormous amounts of pressure that lifts up the ship and smacks it back down, while at the same time the explosion is striking the ships hull. This is why, in videos, you see the ship being lifted upward and dropped. One slight exception is the MK 48 using CBASS, which gives the operator a choice to strike the target or explode underneath. We'd use the strike method if there is not enough metal on the ship (fishing boats, modern aluminum made structures etc). This is usually detected by either visual confirmation or a weak acoustic signature if a submarine goes active. The MK48 is also used on surface ships (I have no experience with their systems as I was a bubblehead). My last command was the USS HARTFORD, I retired from the Navy as STSC(SS/AW). Anchors Aweigh!
What were the advantages of using torpedoes in world war 1?
Torpedoes - one perfectly shot torpedo could sink any ship, but you were also carrying around with you a very sensitive bomb that could sink your ship just as easily
What are torpedoes common for?
There are two ways to answer this question: "What are torpedoes commonly used for?" and, "What are torpedoes commonly deployed on?" Torpedoes are anti-ship and anti-submarines weapons. In both cases, their purpose is to sink the target ship/submarine. They are very powerful weapons, and a single hit from a torpedo has a high probability of either crippling or sinking virtually all ships and submarines currently in existence. Torpedoes are deployed on aircraft, helicopters, naval ships, and submarines. Cruisers and Destroyers which are equipped with anti-submarine sensors and equipment will typically mount torpedo launchers. Destroyers, Frigates, and smaller navy ships which do not have anti-submarine equipment will sometimes carry torpedoes for use in an anti-ship role, though this is now a lessor option on newer such ships, as the anti-ship missile has mostly replaced the torpedo as the primary anti-ship weapon for surface vessels. Submarines (so far) always have torpedoes, as it is (usually) their primary anti-ship and only anti-submarine weapon. Helicopters and aircraft which are designed for the anti-submarine role always carry torpedoes. Helos and planes which are designed for an anti-ship role carry air-to-surface missiles instead.
Where are goods on a ship stored?
The hold of a ship is where cargo is stored on a voyage.
How lusitania sank?
A German U-boat used one of it's two torpedoes to sink the ship.
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 name of a weapon that can sink ships?
Mines, torpedoes, missiles and straight bombing can all damage a ship to the point it sinks.
What is the plural of the word torpedo?
The plural form for the noun torpedo is torpedoes.
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.
Where is cargo stored on a ship?
Inthe hold
Where is fuel stored on a ship?
fuel tank
What are destroyers on ships?
That is a type of ship A small, fast, highly maneuverable warship armed with guns, torpedoes, depth charges, and guided missiles.
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.
