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Yarrow and Hedley Torpedo Steam Launch, 1875
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Yarrow and Hedley Torpedo Steam Launch, 1875
Engraving of a torpedo steam launch built by Messrs. Yarrow and Hedley of Poplar, London, for the Argentinian Navy, February 1875. This launch, 55 foot in length and 7 foot beam, was designed to attack larger vessels, under cover of darkness, with its torpedo on a pole
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This engraving depicts the Yarrow and Hedley Torpedo Steam Launch, a groundbreaking naval innovation designed and built by Messrs. Yarrow and Hedley of Poplar, London, for the Argentinian Navy in February 1875. Measuring 55 feet in length and 7 feet in beam, this torpedo steam launch was specifically engineered for covert attacks against larger vessels under the cover of darkness. The launch was outfitted with a torpedo mounted on a pole, which could be deployed to deliver a devastating blow to enemy ships. The Yarrow and Hedley Torpedo Steam Launch marked a significant advancement in naval warfare technology during the late 19th century. Its design and construction represented the cutting edge of naval engineering and military strategy, as torpedo attacks offered a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional broadside engagements. The launch's stealth capabilities and ability to strike from a distance made it an invaluable asset to the Argentinian Navy, allowing them to challenge larger and more powerful naval forces. The engraving captures the sleek and menacing appearance of the torpedo steam launch, with its powerful engine and streamlined hull. The image also conveys the sense of tension and anticipation that would have been present during a covert attack, as the launch approached its target under the cover of darkness. The Yarrow and Hedley Torpedo Steam Launch remains an important historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the technological innovations and military strategies that shaped naval warfare during the late 19th century.
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