Torpedos Collection

Submarines against the Japanese, 1944
A double page spread in The Sphere, 1944, entitled " Submarines against the Japs: British underwater craft operating in the Far East." On the left hand page

SPAIN. Malaga. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The torpedo boat Requete loading torpedos in the Malaga harbour (20th February 1937)

Museum of Underwater Wrecks Port en Bessin
In 1970 Jaques Lemonchois was asked to clear war wrecks not cleared by the government. The results here include tanks, parts of aeroplanes and torpedos, plus films, photos and documents

Firing a torpedo out of a tube
German sailors firing a torpedo out of a tube using compressed air. circa 1898

The Stranding Of The Andrea Doria Battleship At Gallipoli, During The Torpedo Launch Exercises (Colour Litho)
2798451 The Stranding Of The Andrea Doria Battleship At Gallipoli, During The Torpedo Launch Exercises (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Notes from the Combined Fleets of the Great Powers at Suda Bay, Crete (engraving)
1061870 Notes from the Combined Fleets of the Great Powers at Suda Bay, Crete (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Trip in Torpedo Boat "No 60", Firing Torpedos in Dale Roads (engraving)
1046560 A Trip in Torpedo Boat " No 60", Firing Torpedos in Dale Roads (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

H Ms "Imperieuse"and Some of the Newest Types of the Ships of the British Navy (engraving)
1044708 H Ms " Imperieuse" and Some of the Newest Types of the Ships of the British Navy (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ships of Italy (colour litho)
2783778 Ships of Italy (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships in Italy. Blessed by Cardinal Archbishop Ascalesi, the Partenope torpedo boat)

The first torpedo, 1805 (engraving)
669471 The first torpedo, 1805 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first torpedo, 1805. The inventor was Robert Foulton)

RMS. Lusitania, hit by torpedos off Kinsale Head, Ireland. Photograph of drawing, made for the New York Herald and the London Sphere, shows the RMS

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"Unleashing Destruction: Torpedos in Historical Conflicts" Submarines against the Japanese, 1944: Torpedos played a pivotal role in submarine warfare during World War II, as Allied forces used these underwater missiles to strike fear into the heart of the Imperial Japanese Navy. SPAIN. Malaga. Spanish Civil War (1936-1939): Amidst the chaos of civil war, torpedos became deadly weapons utilized by both sides to cripple enemy vessels and gain control over strategic coastal areas. Museum of Underwater Wrecks Port en Bessin: Explore a treasure trove of maritime history at this museum, where remnants of torpedo-stricken ships serve as haunting reminders of past naval battles and their devastating consequences. Firing a torpedo out of a tube: Witness the awe-inspiring power unleashed when they can launched from their tubes with precision and force, propelling towards their intended targets with lethal accuracy. The Stranding Of The Andrea Doria Battleship At Gallipoli, During The Torpedo Launch Exercises (Colour Litho): This vivid lithograph captures the dramatic moment when an unfortunate turn during torpedo launch exercises led to the stranding of the mighty battleship Andrea Doria off Gallipoli's shores. Notes from the Combined Fleets of Great Powers at Suda Bay, Crete (engraving): Delve into historical records that document discussions among powerful nations regarding advancements in torpedo technology and strategies for its effective deployment on naval battlefields. A Trip in Torpedo Boat "No 60", Firing Torpedoes in Dale Roads (engraving): Step back in time through this captivating engraving depicting an exhilarating journey aboard a torpedo boat while witnessing live firing exercises that showcase these formidable weapons' capabilities. HMS "Imperieuse"and Some of the Newest Types of the Ships of the British Navy (engraving).