| 单词 | torpedo boat |
| 例句 | While Johnson leaned over the table to look, McNamara pointed out potential targets for an American air strike, mainly North Vietnamese torpedo boat bases along the coast. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Churchill was on a torpedo boat that shelled the coast. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z The “little boy” could be a small warship, perhaps a destroyer or torpedo boat. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z After a brief mention of the building, he turned to the action in Vietnam, emphasizing that the air strikes had been made necessary by the North Vietnamese torpedo boat attacks. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z All ten Skyhawks had taken shots at the targets, and the torpedo boats were on fire. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z Diving at five hundred miles per hour, they saw the docks, and tied up there, as the briefers had told them, were four torpedo boats and one bigger patrol ship. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z American planes took off from nearby aircraft carriers and made sixty-four sorties over North Vietnam, bombing their torpedo boat fleet and a major oil depot. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z The correspondent was saying excitedly that some German torpedo boats had attacked a Norwegian destroyer and that it looked like it was sinking. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z Released in June 1963, five months before its subject’s death, PT-109 provided a dogged, unquestioning account of JFK’s wartime heroics aboard a torpedo boat. Jackie: behind the creation of JFK, America's once and future king 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z He also served in the military during World War II, captaining torpedo boats that sought to destroy German U-boats in French waters. TV Series 'The Avengers' Star Patrick Macnee Dies at 93 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z And another book focuses on the most famous Kennedy of all, JFK, and his experience on the motor torpedo boat PT-109, which made him a war hero. 6 New Books About the Kennedys Land on Shelves 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z A local defense contractor gave the shop department at Valentine’s junior high a batch of leftover polyester resin used for making patrol torpedo boats, and Valentine was hooked. Sculptor De Wain Valentine’s Cast-Polyester Resin Is Subject of New York Retrospective 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Classes were lined up below their different silhouettes: cruisers, minelayers, destroyers, frigates, monitors, minesweepers, torpedo boats. A British fleet with no aircraft carrier. Unthinkable! 2010-10-23T06:00:00Z It came as that restored World War II patrol torpedo boat dangled over the edge of the Mississippi River from the arm of a huge floating crane. New Victory for World War II PT Boat: Restored and Museum-Ready 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z The show’s producers wanted to provide Steed with a gun, but Mr. Macnee — who commanded torpedo boats during World War II as a British naval officer — refused. Patrick Macnee, debonair actor in the TV series ‘The Avengers,’ dies at 93 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z These may have looked like life rafts, but they were torpedo boats. The Magazine Business, From the Coolest Place to the Coldest One 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z He crossed the same waters to save himself and 10 members of his crew after a Japanese destroyer split their torpedo boat, PT-109, in the predawn darkness of Aug. 2, 1943. Where Her Father Became a Hero, Caroline Kennedy Redefines Diplomacy 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z It said the vague outline could be made out on the radar scans as well as a second object, possibly a German torpedo boat, longer but more narrow. Experts 'find' submarine buried in Dartmouth park 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z He graduated from Christ Church college at the University of Oxford in 1954 and then served in the Royal Naval Reserve for two years, rising to commander of a torpedo boat. Nigel Lawson, who shook up British economy in Thatcher era, dies at 91 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Yet instead of accepting that he would not serve his country, Kennedy used his rich father's connections to get a dangerous assignment on Navy patrol torpedo boats in the South Pacific. The true story of the U.S. president who kept his disability a secret 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z He signed her copy of his book “Profiles in Courage” and gave her a bracelet commemorating his service on the PT-109 torpedo boat during World War II. Melody Miller, Trusted Aide to the Kennedys, Dies at 77 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z On August 2, 1964, a sea battle occurred between a US destroyer and North Vietnamese torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin, off the Vietnamese coast. False flags: What are they and when have they been used? 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Victor dropped his nets in British waters off the coast of Sussex and was duly arrested as he'd hoped by a Royal Navy motor torpedo boat. The Belgian 'hero' who invaded UK fishing waters 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z He actually went home to pack some clothes before he, his wife and two boys boarded a torpedo boat named “La Gaviota.” Lives Lost: Father, son doctors started as Cuban refugees 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z He actually went home to pack some clothes before he, his wife and two boys boarded a torpedo boat named “La Gaviota.” Lives Lost: Father, son doctors started as Cuban refugees 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Like his older brother, Mr. Kennedy joined the Navy and was a lieutenant assigned to the South Pacific as commander of a patrol torpedo boat, the PT-109. Saoirse Kennedy Hill’s Death Adds to Family’s Tragic History 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Its fleet ranges from torpedo boats to fast-moving patrol vessels and Zodiacs. Iran has two naval forces with separate missions and commands. This is why. 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z Both men were the commanders of patrol torpedo boats, better known as PT boats. He saved JFK’s life during WWII — with the help of an SOS carved on a coconut 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z There were a lot of ex-colonials like Allen in the Service, infuriatingly dense regarding aspects of intelligence work that did not involve torpedo boats or sword canes. The geopolitics of the afterlife get messy in the new sci-fi spy novel Summerland 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z After the first race, referees aboard the U.S. torpedo boat Talbot warned the Recreation that it was getting too close to the course. Perspective | In 1904, spectators at a rowing regatta on the Potomac set off on a boat — and died 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Later in the war, Baker was transferred to duty with 53 patrol torpedo boats in Squadrons 34 and 35, based in Portland, England. Kansas navy veteran to celebrate 100th birthday 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z Trump was granted five draft deferments during the Vietnam war; Kennedy received military honors for saving the lives of crewmates when their torpedo boat was struck by a Japanese destroyer during the second world war. JFK at 100: Trump comparisons fuel nostalgia for 'Camelot' 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z Later, he helped found Israel’s aircraft industry and, using tortuous and sometimes illegal methods — because no one would sell weapons to Israel openly — he snapped up tanks, aircraft, torpedo boats and spare parts. Israel loses a lion 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Kennedy was the commanding officer of the patrol torpedo boat PT 109 that was rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer in August 1943 off the coast of Australia. JFK's crutches, school desk and more featured in 'Young Jack' exhibition at Kennedy library 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z A flotilla of motor torpedo boats and a vintage aeroplane flypast is being held near his home in Hayling Island. Tributes to World War Two hero Cmdr Harold Wilkinson Goulding after suitcase find - BBC News 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z One vendor was collecting donations for restoration of PT 305, a motor torpedo boat undergoing restoration for display at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Military vehicles restored in memory of veteran relatives 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z Pyotr Gushin — was being questioned aboard a Swedish torpedo boat in the company of two Soviet diplomats, the submarine was pulled off the rock by the Swedes. Submarine Search Near Stockholm Reminiscent of a Cold War Thriller 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z When the torpedo boat that rescued Faulkner was attacked by German aircraft, he took up gunner duties to replace a man who was killed by enemy fire. U.S. veteran to be honored 70 years after saying 'no thanks' to Purple Heart 2014-03-08T12:01:57Z Indeed, their greater size, durability, and sea-keeping ability made them better platforms for launching torpedoes than the torpedo boats had been. The invention of the military-industrial complex 2014-01-26T14:30:00Z Reinforced concrete U-boat and torpedo boat pens were shattered, crippling a threat to Allied shipping. Dambusters: Triumph and tragedy 2013-08-28T06:50:44Z Obviously, then, in case of war there would be a contest between German dirigibles and French aeroplanes—like battleships and torpedo boats.” 150 Years Ago: Sleep Technology 2013-07-14T13:15:00.480Z Submarine Communication “The Navy Department has adopted a ‘submarine violin’ for the transmission of messages between submarine torpedo boats and shore stations or other vessels. 150 Years Ago: Camera before Film 2013-06-02T14:15:00.157Z “She meant that the Krupp guns, torpedo boats and all those horrible war implements were inventions of the capable brute, did she not?” asked Adelaide. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z Originally intended to take on the defensive mission of the torpedo-boat catchers, destroyers soon showed offensive promise as torpedo boats themselves. The invention of the military-industrial complex 2014-01-26T14:30:00Z We shouldn't have the slightest chance against them, any more than a torpedo boat would have against a Dreadnought, so far as armament is concerned. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z Children on the way to school did not go further than the quay, for back of the ship, creeping into the slip, were other ships with troops and torpedo boat destroyers and a cruiser. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z On the same day two German destroyers and two torpedo boats were sunk off Dunkirk by British and French destroyers. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z But naval architects, looking about for the "answer" to this dangerous craft, designed another type of warship and appropriately called it the "torpedo boat destroyer." The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z It had the tonnage of a small trans-Atlantic liner and the speed of a torpedo boat. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z A few words may appropriately be added here as to torpedo boat policy generally. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z I can't catch a word they say, but as near as I can make out from the way they act that fellow with the goatee is describing some new kind of torpedo boat. In Pastures New 2011-12-23T03:00:12.717Z The torpedo boats were asked to guarantee the extreme right wing against surprise from the sea. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Its draft was so light that a torpedo could pass harmlessly under the keel, and it carried an armament which had sufficient power to end the career of any torpedo boat that came its way. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z Many eyes were following the progress, along the horizon line, of a string of ships strangely painted like fabulous monsters, and escorted by several torpedo boats. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z While it cannot, perhaps, be said that the torpedo, as torpedo, has much altered its position in naval estimation, it seems fair to assume that the torpedo boat, as boat, has fallen in repute. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z Running awash, they could be tackled by torpedo catchers and torpedo boats. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z The survivors were picked up by a French torpedo boat next morning. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z In the late seventies and early eighties a new type of war vessel, the torpedo boat, caused almost as much perturbation as the submarine has caused in recent years. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z A train of smoke followed the evolutions of a slim torpedo boat steaming around the white, timid flock, like a watch dog. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z There is a further advantage of less surface disturbance when running torpedo boats. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z One target is pointed out to us which represents the iron casing of the vulnerable portions of a torpedo boat, consisting of engine-room, boilers, and coal-bunkers. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z The battleships having withdrawn, the chasers found themselves surrounded by five adversary torpedo boats, which were attempting to cut off their retreat. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z Few types have ever justified their name so successfully as the torpedo boat destroyer. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z In spite of her Russian flag, the Gaviota II found herself halted by some English torpedo boats and was forced to submit to a minute inspection. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z In these passages Admiral Colomb has put the present aspect of the torpedo boat question very aptly. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z All large ironclads now have two or three torpedo boats. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z Then take down this message, put it into that dot-and-dash code and send it to me by special messenger on one of the navy torpedo boats to-night. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z Just as it had proved its worth in driving the surface torpedo boat from the seas, so now it developed into a very dangerous foe to the torpedo boat that sailed beneath the waves. The Victory At Sea 2012-01-17T03:00:15.547Z On the other hand, it was a perfect position for the employment of torpedo boats or gunboats, there being excellent anchorage for such craft on both sides of the Channel and in Corregidor Cove. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z It is well to note, says Engineering, in comparing speeds of torpedo boats, under what conditions as to weight carried and duration of running the trial is made. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z Machine-guns, however, form a very effective remedy for them; a single torpedo boat attacking an ironclad would, directly she got within range, be riddled with Gardner and Nordenfelt shot, and sunk in about fifteen seconds. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z The fate of his Majesty's ship Frauenlob, which is missing, and of some torpedo boats, which have not returned yet, is unknown. Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War 2011-10-27T02:00:27.020Z There is an enclosed harbour in which a fleet can safely anchor secure from the attacks of torpedo boats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" 2011-10-05T02:00:17.763Z But at the time of the declaration of war, the Spaniards had no torpedo boats in the Philippines. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z The gun, of course, is not new; indeed, one was placed on the old Lightning, the first torpedo boat built for the English navy. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z Even a service-rifle bullet can penetrate one side, and a shell of the smallest size will go through both, for torpedo boats are not very heavily built. The Romance of Industry and Invention 2011-12-19T03:00:43.870Z “Northumberland,” and in that year was in command of torpedo boat No. 79 for the naval manœuvres. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" 2011-09-26T02:00:25.313Z They fought recklessly, and amid the din and confusion two Russian vessels collided, and were so seriously damaged that both settled down, their crews being rescued by British torpedo boats. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z There was then nothing to prevent the entrance of the American Squadron; the mines, torpedo boats and narrow channels only existed in the imagination of some American newspaper correspondents. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z Its odd shape, which resembles a torpedo boat, will attract much attention. The Bradys After a Chinese Princess The Yellow Fiends of 'Frisco 2011-09-06T02:00:11.117Z The walruses dove and came on like torpedo boats, rising almost under our noses, with a noise that made us dodge. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z It has been found to be of great service in resisting the attacks of torpedo boats. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z In one instance a torpedo boat, which had designs upon a Russian ironclad, obtained cover by sending in front of her a gunboat which emitted an immense quantity of dense smoke. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z In February, 1918, D'Annunzio with twenty-nine companions set out on three small torpedo boats to destroy some Austrian warships discovered by an Italian aviator to be lying hidden in the Bay of Buccari. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z The cruiser was signalling again, and the torpedo boats began to shear off. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The carburetor was opened, the spark lever of the magneto was advanced to its limit, and we shot through the waters like a torpedo boat. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z The reverse of this practice prevails when those policemen of the seas, the torpedo boats, guard the treasures of the shore. Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z This of course obscured from view the torpedo boat under the gunboat's stern, and those on board the Tsar's battleship pounded away at the gunboat, unconscious of the presence of the dangerous little craft. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z When they steam out of the harbor, the forts think they are Austrian torpedo boats in pursuit of the Italians who must have escaped in the darkness. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z They looked at the cruiser, and she at once signalled the torpedo boats, which simultaneously turned almost in their own lengths, and one on each bow, steamed a quarter of a mile in advance. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z He sent the Gloucester straight towards the Spanish torpedo boats, Pluton and Furor. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z The guard ships were a number of busy and fast sailing torpedo boat destroyers. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z Our torpedo boats, darting swiftly hither and thither, performed much effective service, and many smart manœuvres were carried out by astute officers in command of those wasps of the sea. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z In spite of the growing prejudice against big ships, in contradistinction to submarines and torpedo boats, the Georgetown had been built at enormous cost. Two Boys of the Battleship or For the Honor of Uncle Sam 2011-06-07T02:00:13.313Z He touched the bell, and the catcher responded with slightly increased speed, which soon brought her within hail of the torpedo boats. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Although aided to some extent by the large vessels, the destruction of the two torpedo boats was due to Lieutenant Wainwright. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z “Is this a torpedo boat also?” questioned Sam innocently. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Several of the other vessels were also hit almost at the same moment, and shortly afterwards a torpedo boat under the stern of the flagship was struck by a shell, and sank with all hands. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z It was done, and in another moment he and Appleby stood on the torpedo boat’s deck, where a couple of officers stared at them. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z We’d sink the torpedo boats and the cruiser would sink us.” The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z Besides all these there are a number of smaller vessels, such as torpedo boats and tugs. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z Swinging his horses from the trail he cut out at them with his whip, and they rushed by us, throwing a snowy spray like a torpedo boat passing a liner. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z A Russian torpedo boat in shelter behind the Navarin, now seeing its chance, darted out and launched its projectile. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z “A big torpedo boat, or a destroyer,” said Harper. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z The Swift was a formidable fighting ship, though built to tackle the midgets of the sea—the 130 feet torpedo boats. The Golden Rock 2011-07-05T02:00:22.137Z The torpedo boat Winslow, being nearest the shore, received most of the enemy's shells. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z At 5 a.m. a Danish torpedo boat saw her, and signalled to her that she would be allowed twenty-four hours in which to try to get off. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The enemy's torpedo boats swarmed around them, while the cruisers Opricnik, Admiral Korniloff, Rynda, and several other vessels, kept up a hot, incessant fire, which was returned energetically by the British vessels. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z After this exploit he brought his vessel back safely, though it was fiercely attacked by gun fire and torpedo boats. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z I at once recognized her as being one of the oldest type of Russian torpedo boats afloat. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Twenty-eight yachts also were purchased and turned into auxiliary gunboats or torpedo boats. Four American Naval Heroes Paul Jones, Admiral Farragut, Oliver H. Perry, Admiral Dewey 2011-07-04T02:00:24.047Z At the same time a German destroyer arrived, and remained close to the submarine until two other Danish torpedo boats came up, when she withdrew. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The activity of the British torpedo boats, darting here and there, showed that those who manned them were utterly reckless of their lives. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z From over the horizon came racing a torpedo boat, got the news, and promptly poked her nose into the harbour to see for herself. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Extraordinary to relate, the torpedo boat, without firing a gun, put her helm hard over, and started to steam away at her full speed, which I suppose was about seventeen knots. The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z Here is a touching little letter from a torpedo boat. With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War Having picked up the smoke of enemy vessels on the horizon, the submarine approached them, and by means of her periscope discovered that they consisted of ten ships of the line and several torpedo boats. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Scarcely had this success of the defenders been realised when it was followed by another, for a second later a British torpedo boat succeeded in blowing up with all hands the French torpedo gunboat Lance. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z The same day Turkish torpedo boats raided Odessa, sank and damaged several ships, and bombarded the town. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z I actually began to chase her--a submarine chasing a torpedo boat! The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne 2011-01-30T03:00:19.213Z The rest of the fleet consisted of the battleship Rostislav, the cruiser Potemkine, and a number of torpedo boats and submarines and twenty transports. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. Again and again he tried to rise, but every time he heard the screws of battleships and torpedo boats above him. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z While the Russian ships, lying broadside-on in positions carefully selected to avoid the electro-contact mines, poured their terrible fire upon the land battery at Paull, their torpedo boats darted hither and thither with extraordinary rapidity. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z In addition, the Japanese lost a cruiser, a destroyer, a torpedo boat, and three mine-sweepers. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z I had been informed through prisoners lately captured from the fleet, that they were expecting an attack from torpedo boats and were prepared for it. A brief sketch of the work of Matthew Fontaine Maury during the war, 1861-1865 England lost some destroyers, torpedo boats, and mine sweepers. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. The Australian and Indian troops holding the west bank opened fire to cover our retreat, as did also the torpedo boat. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Quickly this success was followed by others—the blowing up of the monster new cruiser Tiumen, the sinking of the Adler and four other Russian torpedo boats, occurring in rapid succession. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z As we neared our unknown destination, our escort was increased by ten British torpedo boat destroyers. Company B, 307th Infantry Its history, honor roll, company roster, Sept., 1917, May, 1919 She was the pioneer of all submarine torpedo boats, as she was the first to achieve success. A brief sketch of the work of Matthew Fontaine Maury during the war, 1861-1865 The Italian airmen on several occasions, and with visibly good results, hit torpedo boats and submarines lying in the harbor. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. We had thirty yards to row to the torpedo boat, and, would you believe it? we all got aboard untouched. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The Navarin alone was one of the most powerful of the Tsar's battleships, and, in addition to the seven cruisers and nine torpedo boats, comprised an overwhelming force. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z With that vessel fixed into a torpedo boat, we can whip the world! A Republic Without a President and Other Stories They had sent out a torpedo boat to sink the Ironsides, but it was a failure. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document This practically includes only yachts, launches, tugs, torpedo boat destroyers, torpedo boats, and of late shallow-draught gunboats for service on the Nile, Congo, and Niger. Last Words A little torpedo boat, with a crew of thirteen, dashed to and fro, firing point-blank at the enemy, and smashing into fragments the pontoons which lay unlaunched on the bank. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Our torpedo boat destroyers operating on the Channel seaboard were performing excellent work, the Havock, Shark, Hornet, Dart, Bruiser, Hasty, Teaser, Janus, Surly, and Porcupine all being manœuvred with splendid success. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z It is suspected that it will go to the Swedish government for use as a torpedo boat. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories An ensign was killed by a rifle-bullet from the torpedo boat, but no damage was done to the ship when the torpedo exploded. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document When the great fever to possess torpedo boats came upon the Powers of Europe, England was at first left far in the rear. Last Words A Russian torpedo boat had run into a mine and was so badly damaged that she sank inside of ten minutes, carrying a large part of her crew with her. At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy Several, however, were lost while sweeping out the enemy's torpedo boat shelters, including the Ardent, Charger, Boxer, and Rocket. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Twenty-six knots, sir," was the quick reply; "they've only two torpedo boats that go that; and they are always up for repairs. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories Admiral Dahlgren had ordered a raft of timber to be placed all around the Ironsides in order to prevent any more torpedo boats getting near enough to do any damage. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document Either Germany or France to-day has in her fleet more torpedo boats than has England. Last Words Other things being equal, the bigger the ship the higher the speed, and it is well known that ships of the Dreadnought type are as handy to steer as a torpedo boat. Naval Warfare British torpedo boats, darting hither and thither between the Russian ships, were dealing terrible blows from which no vessel could recover. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z She might have been a torpedo boat by the way in which she behaved. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War That same torpedo boat afterward destroyed the Housatonic, but the boat and crew were never seen afterward. The Story of a Strange Career Being the Autobiography of a Convict; an Authentic Document He scoffed at the advent of the torpedo boat. Last Words A yacht steamed inside the Point—long, narrow, and swift as a torpedo boat. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses So active were they, indeed, that within the space of fifteen minutes six transports had been blown up, as well as the first-class torpedo boat Abo. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z A few of the torpedo boats are fast, although they are not the latest models. Area Handbook for Romania They man a variety of vessels, however, including escort ships, patrol boats, torpedo boats, two submarines, and miscellaneous supply and service vessels. Area Handbook for Bulgaria At one time a torpedo boat steaming at her best gait always carried a great bone in her teeth. Last Words Four cruisers and a string of light destroyers were fighting a running battle with several pocket battleships and a fleet of coastal torpedo boats. A Yankee Flier with the R.A.F. The cruisers and scouts by which our battleships were surrounded cut off many of the French torpedo boats, but a large number got right in among the fleet, and some terrible disasters were thus caused. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Ships include minesweepers, escort vessels, patrol and torpedo boats, and a large assortment of small miscellaneous craft. Area Handbook for Romania There were torpedo boats which might rush out and sink them. The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read For a long time England blundered in the same way over the matter of torpedo boats. Last Words A group of torpedo boats darted in and out, tormenting an enemy ship. A Yankee Flier in Italy The French had lost two cruisers and four torpedo boats, and the Russians one battleship, three cruisers, and six torpedo boats. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z What would happen if, behind the mask of the big sailing ship, a ready and fast torpedo boat was sneaking which, quick as lightning, would swoop down on us? The Adventures of the U-202 An Actual Narrative A gunboat and a torpedo boat constitute the navy, which, however, requires the services of an admiral, subordinate to the ministry of marine. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" They were authoritatively informed that there was nothing in all the talk about torpedo boats. Last Words Albanian sources claim that a dozen newer torpedo boats have been supplied by the Chinese, six of them hydrofoil types. Area Handbook for Albania Immediately following her came a number of cruisers, gunboats, and torpedo boats. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Hard by in our wake was the French torpedo boat steaming at a distance of about two hundred meters. The Adventures of the U-202 An Actual Narrative But even as he borrowed Chahda's kris and started to run to the bow to cut the anchor rope, the first vinta slammed into the torpedo boat. The Pirates of Shan Then came a great popular uproar, in which people tumbled over each other to get to the doors of the Admiralty and howl about torpedo boats. Last Words In this year the boats specially built for carrying torpedoes were little more than launches, but in the next five years was developed the type of first-class torpedo boat. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Just then, however, while the Narcissus was discharging a broadside, a torpedo boat crept under her stern and sent forth its submerged projectile. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z The torpedo boat still came after us, steaming along in our wake at a distance of two hundred meters. The Adventures of the U-202 An Actual Narrative On each side of the Moltke, little more than a stone's throw away, lay gray battleships, cruisers, torpedo boats, destroyers, and other naval craft. A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise She has never overtaken France or Germany in the number of torpedo boats, but she now heads the world with her collection of that marvel of marine architecture—the torpedo boat destroyer. Last Words It was obvious that in daytime and in clear weather such an attack would have little chance of success, also that in no circumstances would torpedo boats be able to damage fixed defences. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Their guns had been well laid, and the salvoes of shell played about the French gun-vessels and torpedo boats, causing frightful destruction among the crews. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z On the night of the 4th-5th of February the Chinese squadron in harbour was attacked by ten torpedo boats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" This resulted in some delay in completing the machinery and stopped work on the Mute, an 80-foot, manually propelled, torpedo boat that Fulton was having built in the Browns’ yard. Fulton's "Steam Battery": Blockship and Catamaran Their principal functions, theoretically, are to discover and kill the enemy's torpedo boats, guard and scout for the main squadron, and perform messenger service. Last Words The light draught of torpedo boats and their comparative invisibility favoured this form of attack. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Orders shouted in Russian echoed through the ship, numbers of signals were exchanged rapidly with the other vessels, and the sea suddenly became alive with torpedo boats. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z In 1906 the effective fighting force consisted of 1 battle ship, 2 belted cruisers, 4 protected cruisers, 3 torpedo gunboats, 6 destroyers and 8 modern torpedo boats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2 "Chicago, University of" to "Chiton" There is an unofficial report that one of our torpedo boats struck the Federal war steamer Minnesota yesterday, near Newport News, and damaged her badly. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital However, they are also torpedo boats of a most formidable kind, and in action will be found carrying out the torpedo boat idea in an expanded form. Last Words The increased size of torpedo boats, and improved arrangements for the distribution of coal on board, made these boats practically proof against 6-pounder guns and necessitated the introduction of the 12-pounder. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" Against such a gigantic force as this our small force of vessels and torpedo boats presented but a sorry appearance. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Loaded torpedoes above the water line are a serious menace to the vessels carrying them, and they should not be so carried by vessels other than torpedo boats. Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... Gen. Beauregard telegraphs from Charleston, December 26th, that there is a conflict of authority at Mobile as to which branch of the service, navy or army, shall command the torpedo boat. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital The modern European ideal of a torpedo boat is a craft 152 feet long, with a beam of 15¼ feet. Last Words Any points on shore which can see the approaches are connected by a special alarm circuit, mainly for use in case of torpedo boat attack. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" The sea around us simply swarmed with Russian torpedo boats, and it required all our vigilance to evade their continued attacks. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Admiral Fiske believes the flying torpedo boat would make it possible to attack a fleet even within a landlocked harbor. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories There is little room for men anywhere on a torpedo boat, and if a shot strikes at all it is almost sure to hit a group. The Boys of '98 The destroyers are twin screw, whereas the torpedo boats are commonly propelled by a single screw. Last Words At this very moment, two Englishmen are arranging to run a torpedo boat secretly out of the Thames, disguised as a yacht, and to bring her to Libau for us.” The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War The boats kept abreast for a considerable time and then, our vessel taking the lead, with a torpedo boat on either side and one ahead, the convoy headed for France. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. Why, man, she shot over like I don’t know what––just shot like one of those torpedo boats we see around when the Navy goes evoluting. The Seiners Occasionally they stole out toward the sea, but never venturing beyond the inner harbour, running like rabbits at sight of the American torpedo boats. The Boys of '98 If a torpedo boat is caught within range in daylight, the fighting is all over before it begins. Last Words The torpedo boats, skulking behind the shelter of their friends, steal closer to the Russian ships. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War The sea looked very choppy, and just ahead were seven torpedo boats waiting to escort us across. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. They rowed rapidly to the torpedo boat and half of them climbed on board, when her sides parted and a terrific flame shot upward, bearing the bodies of a dozen men. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew In many respects they resemble closely in shape, torpedo boats—the earlier submarines particularly. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons In harbour defence the searchlight would naturally play a most important part, whereas at sea experts are beginning to doubt its use as an auxiliary to the rapid fire guns against torpedo boats. Last Words I have taken out the submarine torpedo boat, engaged a crew, proceeded to the Dogger Bank, and drawn the fire of the Baltic Fleet on the fishing-boats from Hull. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War It was, however, in the unequal fights with German destroyers in the Straits of Dover and with Austrian torpedo boat destroyers in the Adriatic that they made a name for valour. Submarine Warfare of To-day How the Submarine Menace was Met and Vanquished, With Descriptions of the Inventions and Devices Used, Fast Boats, Mystery Ships Mr. Robinson decided to return to their home in San Louis Obispo, California, and about this time I received an offer from the Peruvian government to bring a torpedo boat from Panama to Mollendo. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew With them advanced a swarm of swift, low-lying, dark-painted destroyers ready to watch out for enemy torpedo boats or submarines. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons In stormy weather life on board a torpedo boat is not amusing. Last Words In short, the torpedo boats must really be there.” The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War On that day German batteries successfully bombarded Russian torpedo boats and other vessels lying off the coast of Kurland and forced them to retire. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources In her gentle way, she sought to dissuade me from the perilous undertaking with the torpedo boat. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew It is certain that shortly, owing to this, these two ports will no more be used by German torpedo boats and submarines. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons Russian torpedo boats appeared in the Gulf of Riga, off the west coast, and bombarded, without success, the two towns of Rojen and Margrafen. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War “There is not a Japanese torpedo boat within ten thousand miles of the North Sea, unfortunately.” The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War The ships so handed over consisted of three battleships, one protected cruiser, four gunboats, three mine layers, one torpedo depot ship, sixteen destroyers, twelve torpedo boats, four submarines, and the royal yacht. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources A thick fog rose from the sea, as we stole away in the darkness with the torpedo boat. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew The alarms of the bugles rang out from the hitherto quiet craft and in a moment with the smoke pouring from their funnels destroyers and torpedo boats moved out to meet the attack. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons On the night of June 18, 1916, a squadron of Russian submarines, destroyers and torpedo boats surprised a German convoy of merchant vessels at a point southeast of Stockholm and not far from Swedish waters. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War In consequence, they will be ready to fire without waiting to see if the torpedo boats are really there, especially if the fishermen fail to retire as the Fleet approaches.” The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War Six Italian torpedo boats and two motor boats assisted them in the gulf. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The Germans were forced to retire, while French torpedo boats floated the British freighters. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War The crews of both were saved by United States torpedo boat destroyers who had come from Newport as soon as news of the U-53's activities had been received there. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons The small torpedo boat O-43 with its crew of thirteen now took part in the fray by dashing up the canal and landing a few men at a point south of Tussum. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources May I suggest to your majesty that the presence of a torpedo boat among them is likely to arouse suspicion beforehand. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War Austrian aeroplanes and antiaircraft batteries obtained hits on the Italian torpedo boats. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources After a short stay in Saloniki they departed for Athens in a Greek torpedo boat, accompanied by Greek officers of high rank. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Several cruisers have come in to-day, and there seem to be dozens of submarines and torpedo boats cruising around all day. “Crumps”, The Plain Story of a Canadian Who Went A week later Russian torpedo boats sank several Turkish supply boats near Sinope. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources “My information leads me to think that a flotilla of torpedo boats is being kept ready in the English ports for a night attack on our fleet during its progress through the North Sea.” The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War A torpedo sent the British auxiliary cruiser Hilary to the bottom of the North Sea with the loss of four men, while a collision was the cause of the loss of a British torpedo boat. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The Russians had merely small sea craft such as torpedo boats and submarines in this engagement, but their seaplanes proved very effective, and the Germans retired with a cruiser and two torpedo boats damaged. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War After breakfast he noticed two British torpedo boat destroyers, one to starboard, the other on the port bow, apparently keeping pace with the Volhynia. The Dark Star As the boys ascended the ship's ladder they saw two torpedo boat destroyers crowd up alongside the ship. The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet I have had six submarine torpedo boats built by my own designs at Kiel since this war broke out, for use in defending the approaches to the Canal. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War Swedish torpedo boats and Danish troops fired on it successively and it quickly disappeared in a southerly direction. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Shortly afterward a German destroyer came up and remained close by until two additional Danish torpedo boats reached the scene. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War It consisted in 1905 of 9 modern battleships, 3 armoured cruisers, 5 cruisers, 4 torpedo gunboats, 20 destroyers and 26 torpedo boats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" "What is that little boat going over there for?" asked Ralph, as one of the torpedo boats boldly advanced over the spot where the two shells had entered the water. The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet There on the tide lay a long line of stately battleships, cruisers and dark, low-lying torpedo boats, their riding lights flashing and twinkling in a thousand reflections on the waves. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War From this place our aviators returned to Sebastopol on a torpedo boat. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources A large German torpedo boat was run down and cut in two by a German ferryboat on October 15, 1915, not far from Trelleborg, Sweden. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War There was in hand at the same time a naval programme to build 12 armourclads, 5 second-class cruisers, 6 third-class cruisers, and a number of torpedo boats. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" That is not necessary, for at our speed a torpedo boat would not be able to catch us. The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet Our torpedo boats are particularly adapted for escort service, and make it feasible to restrict the number of large battle ships used for this purpose. Operations Upon the Sea A Study All this has lately changed, so that launches and torpedo boats in England can steam twenty miles an hour. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" Berlin announced that a fight began at 2 o'clock in the afternoon between five German torpedo boats and a light British cruiser and eight destroyers. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Every night brought danger of an attack by torpedo boats. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 "We tried to; but a torpedo boat destroyer came up too close," he answered. The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet She has also twenty-seven completed destroyers and thirteen thirty-two knot destroyers laid down, along with fifty-one torpedo boats and sixteen submarines, with four others building. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 The torpedo boat flotilla that accompanied us during the last two days was made up mostly of American and British destroyers, though there were two French boats among them. In the Flash Ranging Service Observations of an American Soldier During His Service With the A.E.F. in France A Zeppelin, flying from the direction of the English coast, was sighted in the channel by a French torpedo boat. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War All Europe was ransacked for purchasable warships and torpedo boats, with the result of proving that no nation, however rich, can equip itself with a navy in an emergency. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The small vessel was one of the speedy torpedo boat chasers, carrying two three-inch guns, and drawing less than six feet of water. The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet On a torpedo boat that had been waiting for them the crew crossed the Bosporus, in which all ships had decked themselves with flags, and landed on the wide park-like point of the seraglio. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 It might have been the white swan of Lohengrin there on the stony margin of the road, or the green dragon of Whantley, or the Holland submarine torpedo boat; but it was none of these. The Surrender of Santiago An Account of the Historic Surrender of Santiago to General Shafter, July 17, 1898 Private yachts, trawlers, power boats, destroyers, and torpedo boats hunted night and day for the elusive undersea boats of her enemy. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War The party was accompanied by the torpedo boat "Cushing." The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 A French torpedo boat rescues the Captain's party. World's War Events, Vol. II May 8—British torpedo boat destroyer Crusader is sunk by a mine off Zeebrugge and the crew taken prisoners by the Germans. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 Throughout Europe we now hear of nothing but smokeless powder and small bore rifles, heavy ironclads and swift cruisers, torpedo boats and dynamite guns. The Arena Volume 4, No. 24, November, 1891 “That’s what they call a torpedo boat destroyer or despatch boat!” Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub Deeds of conspicuous gallantry, too, were done, as when Ensign Worth Bagley lost his life while gallantly engaging Spanish gunboats and shore batteries with the torpedo boat "Winslow" at Cardenas. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 The torpedo boat was sunk, and about a dozen men were either drowned or captured. Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy The operations brilliantly begun by the Duke of the Abruzzi against the Turkish torpedo boats encountered at Preveza were stopped by Austria in a sudden and absolute manner. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 Here's an order to the commander of the torpedo boat at the beach. The Kangaroo Marines They knew that the torpedo boat destroyer had been headed nearly northeast when it overhauled, and picked them up. Boy Scouts in the North Sea The Mystery of a Sub A 6-pounder from the starboard battery of the 'Texas,' under Ensign Gise, struck the foremost torpedo boat fairly in the boiler. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Situated right on the sea coast, it boasts a magnificent harbour, in which all the war vessels of the world, from the mightiest iron-clad to the tiniest torpedo boat, might lie at anchor. Bert Lloyd's Boyhood A Story from Nova Scotia May 28—Austrians sink an Italian torpedo boat destroyer, while the Italians sink an Austrian submarine. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 Battleships, cruisers, torpedo boats, howitzer batteries, field batteries, and Maxim guns sent back salvo after salvo of a deafening and devilish kind. The Kangaroo Marines She at once altered her course and the two attendant torpedo boats gave chase to what was taken to be a German submarine. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" A wicked looking submarine and a French torpedo boat passed close by. The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula Torpedoes were introduced, and with them such new types of ships as the swift torpedo boat and the "destroyer." Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima June 2—Two Italian torpedo boats sink two Austrian merchant vessels in the Gulf of Trieste and damage an auxiliary cruiser. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 There were 12 on each side, excluding 4 Chinese torpedo boats, and 10 actually in each battle line. A History of Sea Power There is great activity in Lemnos Harbour this morning, especially among the torpedo boats which have been flitting about at their hardest. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" To his surprise, the needle remained steady, showing that there was neither submarine nor torpedo boat near. The World Peril of 1910 In South American civil wars and international conflicts there were duels between individual ships, and some dashing enterprises by torpedo boats, but nothing that could be described as a fleet action between ironclads. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima June 11—Turkish cruiser Midullu sinks a Russian torpedo boat destroyer in the Black Sea. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 Of slight value in the day engagement, 21 Japanese destroyers, with about 40 torpedo boats which had sheltered under Tsushima Island, now darted after the fleeing foe. A History of Sea Power Each of the ironclads is provided with four 27 cm. guns and four 24 cm. ones, not counting the revolving guns, which constitute the small artillery reserved for fighting torpedo boats. Scientific American Supplement, No. 664, September 22,1888 To these was added the Suffren, also of eighteen knots, but only twelve thousand seven hundred tons: she had come from Brest with a flotilla of torpedo boats. The World Peril of 1910 On 14 September five large steamers crowded with troops left Taku under the convoy of six Chinese cruisers and four torpedo boats, bound for the mouth of the Yalu River. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima June 4—German transports, torpedo boats, and submarines seek to enter the Gulf of Riga, but sheer off on perceiving the Russian fleet; three German transports are sunk by mines. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 By the 5th of May, 1915, ten British trawlers had been sunk; some of these were armed for attack on either German submarines or torpedo boats. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes These boats were also furnished with a torpedo equipment, so that they could be used as torpedo boats in connection with a fleet. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 The British must be aware that an attack would be made, and yet there was not so much as a second-class torpedo boat to be seen outside Spithead. The World Peril of 1910 The Chinese flotilla, which had expected an easy prey, turned back, and gunboats and torpedo boats disappeared in the Yalu estuary. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Yet no sooner did he feel shoal water under his ponderous belly than he backed like a torpedo boat, and the snarl of the reel told me that my labor was in vain. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 This effective patrol did not, however, prevent an Austrian submarine from sinking an Italian torpedo boat on June 27, 1915. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 12) Neuve Chapelle, Battle of Ypres, Przemysl, Mazurian Lakes Another night a large frigate was blockading Charleston harbour when a David—as these torpedo boats were then called—was seen approaching. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Two French fleets from Cherbourg and Brest are coming up Channel, and each of them has a screen of torpedo boats and destroyers. The World Peril of 1910 Ito had accomplished enough in the destruction of the Chinese cruisers, and he had no intention of giving their torpedo boats a chance, by spending the night near the mouth of the Yalu River. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The Rebel ram Atlanta in tow of a couple of tugs, goes past us with a torpedo boat at the rear. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War June 30—British torpedo boat destroyer Lightning is damaged off the east coast of England by a mine or torpedo explosion, but makes harbor; fourteen of the crew missing. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 Like the torpedo boats, destroyers are low in the water; with their short dumpy funnels, short mast, and inky hue, they have a peculiarly “wicked” appearance. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 A dozen smaller protected and unprotected cruisers hung on each flank, and a score of destroyers and torpedo boats lurked in between the big ships. The World Peril of 1910 Away to the left flank and rear of the line, and nearer the shore, was the small, armour-clad "Ping-yuen," the corvette "Kwang-ping," and four torpedo boats. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima In October 1917 the Austrian torpedo boat No. 11 was seized by the Slav members of her crew and brought into Ancona, but their offers of service were refused. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 1 June 26—Austrian submarine torpedoes and sinks an Italian torpedo boat in the Northern Adriatic. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 5, August, 1915 The experiences of the two wars already mentioned showed the difficulty of dealing with torpedo boats at night, and “search lights” are now installed on all modern warships. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Two torpedo boats, five hundred yards ahead, were rushing towards her. The World Peril of 1910 Two Chinese gunboats opened upon her and four torpedo boats steamed out to attack her. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima A few hundred feet out lay a small practice torpedo boat, with the rays of a searchlight from the bridge of the parent ship of the First Flotilla resting full upon her. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport Boats, ships' cutters, dashed alongside to render help, and they, too, sought the torpedo boat, but in vain. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude Some ships of this description can spurt up to 25 knots—not so long ago considered a high speed even for a torpedo boat destroyer. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 In addition there were six fast second-class cruisers, and about a score of torpedo boats. The World Peril of 1910 He has superintended the construction of some of the swiftest torpedo boats and steam and sailing yachts afloat. Architects of Fate or, Steps to Success and Power All torpedo boat officers do this more often than not. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport They found the torpedo boat with her nose pointed toward the hole she had torn in the side of the ship, about a hundred feet away from the wrecked sloop-of-war. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude Well, that's exactly what he's at, mapping out mud-banks and things so as to be able to run a masked flotilla of torpedo boats in and out when the time comes. Priscilla's Spies The two rushes of the torpedo boats, supported by the swift cruisers, had not taken place. The World Peril of 1910 “Still, it appears to me that the torpedo boat is, apart from the rest, more than we shall be able to manage,” remarked Don Hermoso. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection You were out with the torpedo boats tonight. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport You will find the torpedo boat at the government wharf. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude You don't seem to realize," he said, "that I have just come from a cruise on a torpedo boat. Love Among the Chickens A Story of the Haps and Mishaps on an English Chicken Farm In appearance they were very like broad and shallow torpedo boats, with three aeroplanes on either side, not unlike those of the Flying Fishes, with three lifting fans under each. The World Peril of 1910 Macintyre and I will be able to doctor that torpedo boat so that she will not trouble us. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection Off to the seaward signal lights from the parent ship Racine, having on board the officer in charge of the Navy's mobile defences—which is to say, torpedo boats—had flared and died. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport "But the David!" said the girl, who knew the sinister story of the crazy submarine torpedo boat as did every one in Charleston. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude She saw the French torpedo boats there, and apparently realized at once that unless she could get out before they joined in the action her fate was sealed. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 All these cruisers were good for twenty knots, the torpedo boats for twenty-five, and the destroyers for thirty. The World Peril of 1910 That torpedo boat is, as you may observe, lying quite close to the shore, so close, indeed, that there cannot be much more than two feet of water under her keel. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection Two months had already elapsed and the work was at the stage when a destroyer and a practice torpedo boat had been detached from regular duty and placed at his exclusive service. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport The torpedo boat slipped through the water without making a sound. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude Our warships manoeuvring on the high seas met the mine-layer Pruth as well as the torpedo boats accompanying her, and thus took place the events already known from previous communications. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 The Sutlej, Ariadne, Argonaut and Diadem had got clear away from the Solent, with ten first-class torpedo boats and five destroyers. The World Peril of 1910 It looks as though it might have been sent up by the torpedo boat. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection The distance from the battleship to the boat is measured and if we are within torpedo range, two thousand yards, the torpedo boat wins. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport It was so loud and so fraught with alarm that it came in a muffled note to the men in the depths of the torpedo boat. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude No sooner had she done so, however, than she sighted the torpedo boat Mosquet, which had heard the firing and was coming in at top speed. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 There was, of course, the usual swarm of destroyers and torpedo boats; and in addition must be counted the ten cruisers, ten destroyers, and fifteen torpedo boats, which had escaped from Spithead and the Solent. The World Peril of 1910 Do you happen to know where the torpedo boat is lying that is to effect the capture?” he demanded, turning to Carnero. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection Then he went out on the porch and for an hour had the torpedo boats under his almost continuous gaze. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport The men at the cranks of the David, working with superhuman energy, fairly hurled the torpedo boat upon the doomed ship. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude Here, however, is an account of what occurred from an officer who saw it all from closer range and more intimate conditions, for he was on the French torpedo boat destroyer Pistolet. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Behind them lay a swarm of destroyers and torpedo boats, ready to dart out and do their deadly work between the ships, and ten submarines were attached to each division. The World Peril of 1910 You will remember how neatly we doctored the torpedo boat that followed us to sea from Key West? The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection Anne, who had been gazing languidly out a window giving on Brenton's Reef lightship, where several black torpedo boats and destroyers were manoeuvring, smiled and glanced at the Prince. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport By questioning them Beauregard learned of the blowing up of the Housatonic, and the almost certain loss of the torpedo boat. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude Just at this time the French torpedo boat Fronde dropped back from her position alongside us and started in to take part in the mêlée with a machine gun. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 The torpedo boat destroyers threshed about hither and thither in smothers of spray while away to the north the mine sweepers stretched across from shore to shore intent upon their never-ending search. On the Fringe of the Great Fight The torpedo boat, being the most formidable of the three craft, was selected as the first to be operated upon, and the submarine was accordingly headed for her. The Cruise of the Thetis A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection Oh, Prince Koltsoff," she said, "I have been so interested in those torpedo boats out there. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport I am sorry to say that in all probability he has lost his life in the torpedo boat. A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy With a Tragic Interlude All this could hardly be excused, but it becomes insignificant when we consider the case of the French torpedo boats and the D'Iberville, whose help the Jemtchug had a right to expect. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Also 3 cruisers sunk and one abandoned; 6 torpedo boats sunk and 6 missing. On the Fringe of the Great Fight It was composed in 1905 of 1 prince's yacht, 1 armoured cruiser, 3 gunboats, 3 torpedo boats and 10 other small vessels, with a complement of 107 officers and 1231 men. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" I have often seen the torpedo boats from my windows and wished to be on one of them. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport "Perhaps they think we are a torpedo boat," suggested Jack. Under the Ocean to the South Pole Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder We could see the little torpedo boat Mosquet trying to get beyond the range of the Emden's guns while the shells were throwing up water all around her. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 A number of torpedo boats, commonly called "Ocean Lice," accompanied us for the last few miles, as a protection against submarines. On the Fringe of the Great Fight Every one believed England had tried to Sink them by concealing Japanese torpedo boats among the fishing fleet. Twenty Years Of Balkan Tangle A tall, grave, young ensign met the two excited girls at the hour designated and shot them across the bay to the torpedo boat slips in silence. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport "I don't want to run into any more warships or scare the crews by making them think we are a foreign torpedo boat." Under the Ocean to the South Pole Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder The torpedo boat Farragut fished us up after the battle. Banzai! by Parabellum Just before lunch we heard the transport Manitou had been attacked by a Turkish torpedo boat from Smyrna. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I In ancient warfare there were no cannons, no guns, no dynamite, no shells, no torpedo boats, no battleships, no submarines. Paris Talks The crew displayed signs of nervousness at running so close to the dreaded torpedo boats of the enemy, and it was with some difficulty he kept them close at work. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World A seaplane can go so fast that it makes the fastest torpedo boat destroyer look as if it were standing still. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights The hospital ship Ontario, attached to the yellow fleet, and a torpedo boat fished up the survivors of this short battle. Banzai! by Parabellum At mid-day the Manitou steamed into harbour and Colonel Peel, Commander of the troops, came on board and reported fully to me about the attack by the Turkish torpedo boat. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I The German High Sea Fleet, at the beginning of the war, consisted of forty-one battleships, seven battle cruisers, nine armored cruisers, forty-nine light cruisers, one hundred and forty-five destroyers, eighty torpedo boats, and thirty-eight submarines. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Every moment he expected a company of soldiers to pounce upon him, or that their torpedo boats would capture him at the foot of the cliff. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World France was, however, strong, so far as numbers go, in destroyers, torpedo boats and submarines, there being 84 destroyers, with displacements of 276 to 804 tons and speeds of 28 and 31 knots. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Ook!' to warn us to look out for trouble, and came tearing along the surface of Whale Sound like a torpedo boat destroyer, or an unmuffled automobile with a bicycle policeman on its trail. The North Pole Its Discovery in 1909 under the auspices of the Peary Arctic Club It was during the struggle of the Greeks for independence, and wishing to do something for their assistance, Mr. Cooper undertook to make a torpedo boat for them. Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures At the outbreak of the war the fleet comprised sixteen battleships, two armored and twelve light cruisers, eighteen destroyers, eighty-five torpedo boats and eleven submarines. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War We had an opportunity of renewing our acquaintance with Malta, so vivid in its intense colouring, whilst our escort of torpedo boats was changed. The Seventh Manchesters July 1916 to March 1919 She possessed 135 torpedo boats and 78 submarines, but many of these were of small size. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights This resulted in the construction of an actual undersea torpedo boat, the Hunley. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' Unfortunately the torpedo boat was not ready in time to go with the ship carrying the contributions for Greece. Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures In the China squadron there were one battleship, two armored cruisers, two ordinary cruisers, and a number of gunboats, destroyers, submarines, and torpedo boats. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Instead of giving attention to torpedo boats she gave it to destroyers, of which she had 130. The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) The War Begins, Invasion of Belgium, Battle of the Marne Russia had but 14 torpedo boats, all small and of little value. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights A memorial drinking fountain on the Battery, at the foot of Meeting Street, commemorates "the men of the Confederate Army and Navy, first in marine warfare to employ torpedo boats—1863-1865." American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' Then there were torpedo boats—very swift vessels armed with deadly torpedoes, any one of which could sink the largest ship afloat. Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain During the naval battle which ensued the Turkish fleet, with the help of the Almighty, sank the mine layer Pruth, inflicted severe damage on one of the Russian torpedo boats, and captured a collier. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Then they invented a craft as an antidote for the torpedo boat—the torpedo boat destroyer. Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats Plans for the greater navy were first outlined about 1882, but for a period of seven years not a battleship was built, concentration being placed upon the torpedo boat. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights He was the engineer of the submarine torpedo boat, “Pollard.” The Submarine Boys and the Middies Two torpedo boats attempted to blow us up, but one was sunk and one was beached. Young Peoples' History of the War with Spain The English strength, outside home waters, consisted of the Mediterranean fleet, containing three battle cruisers, four armored cruisers, four ordinary cruisers and a flotilla of seventeen destroyers, together with submarines and torpedo boats. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War "Don't believe anything on water ever does go faster than a torpedo boat destroyer." Navy Boys Behind the Big Guns Sinking the German U-Boats In 1906 the campaign of submarines, torpedo boats and greater battleships began. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights I'll wager he'd scheme to sink any submarine torpedo boat, named after him, that was sold to go under a foreign flag.” The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Government of China has ordered the construction of two more torpedo boats at the German port of Stettin. The Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56, No. 2, January 12, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside Attached to this fleet were also two cruiser squadrons, a mine layer squadron of seven vessels, four patrol flotillas, consisting of destroyers and torpedo boats, and seven flotillas of submarines. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright performed an unequalled exploit when in command of the Gloucester, formerly the yacht Corsair, he wiped out the two torpedo boat destroyers Pluton and Furor. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders Part of the program required that 12 torpedo boats be built each year. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Of course, I have the two torpedo boats, though their engines were not constructed for towing work.” The Submarine Boys and the Middies A submarine torpedo boat, coming into a harbor underneath the surface, is not pictured on the white table under the camera obscura. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam At the beginning of the war France had thirty-one battleships, twenty-four armored cruisers, eight light cruisers, eighty-seven destroyers, one hundred and fifty-three torpedo boats and seventy-six submarines. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War Just then the torpedo boat destroyers Pluton and Furor were discovered speeding also to the westward. Dewey and Other Naval Commanders The torpedo boat destroyers, of which there were 18, must not be forgotten. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Under the effects of medicine Jack Benson was asleep when, at ten o'clock that morning, the two submarine torpedo boats slipped their moorings, following the “parent boat,” the “Hudson,” out of the harbor. The Submarine Boys and the Middies Besides, I have in mind the fact that you have made yourselves among the most expert of all handlers of submarine torpedo boats. The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam Passengers arriving at London from Montreal on the Cunard Line steamer Andania, bound for Southampton, reported the vessel was met at sea by a British torpedo boat and ordered by wireless to stop. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War It needs the deadly torpedo, fired below the water, and traveling under the surface, to make the torpedo boat the greatest of all dangers that menace the haughty battleship of a modern navy. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep Used in conjunction with the regular torpedo boat destroyers of the navy, the chaser and the aeroplane promise in future wars to minimize the effectiveness of the underseas craft. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Besides, fellows, Mr. Mayhew represents the naval officers through whose good opinion our employers hope to sell a big fleet of submarine torpedo boats to the United States Government.” The Submarine Boys and the Middies Though so young he had, after a stern apprenticeship, actually succeeded in making himself a world-known expert in the handling of submarine torpedo boats. The Submarine Boys and the Spies Dodging the Sharks of the Deep Under the effects of medicine Jack Benson was asleep when, at ten o'clock that morning, the two submarine torpedo boats slipped their moorings, following the "parent boat," the "Hudson," out of the harbor. The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis Out in the little harbor beyond rode at anchor two grim-looking little torpedo boats, each about one hundred and ten feet long. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep Of gunboats there were 5, 60 destroyers, 37 torpedo boats and 15 submarines. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Don Melville had strolled away from the pair, but now, at a call from his father, he turned to watch the oncoming craft, which was none other than the new submarine torpedo boat, the "Pollard." The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts You happen to command a type of submarine torpedo boat in which all the world is at present much interested. The Submarine Boys and the Spies Dodging the Sharks of the Deep Besides, fellows, Mr. Mayhew represents the naval officers through whose good opinion our employers hope to sell a big fleet of submarine torpedo boats to the United States Government. The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis We've come to ask you, sir, if you won't have one of your torpedo boats put out and look for the 'Mary Bond.' The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep One hundred and one of her torpedo boats had displacements of about 95 tons, and 20 of the submarines had displacements of 67 tons. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights "What's this nonsense about towing a submarine torpedo boat?" demanded the gunboat's commander, reaching deck aft. The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts The submarine torpedo boat, with its naval party aboard, sailed out of the harbor, returning just before dark. The Submarine Boys and the Spies Dodging the Sharks of the Deep The engine room bell jangled; Surles, for the first time in his life, was watch officer of a submarine torpedo boat. The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis Building and trying out submarine torpedo boats is the kind of work to make many a man's hair turn prematurely white. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep Germany must surrender 42 modern destroyers, 50 modern torpedo boats, and all submarines with their salvage vessels. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Did you think it a part of our cruise to serve as mooring for stray torpedo boats? The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts So this is where that famous submarine torpedo boat is being built? The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat He was the engineer of the submarine torpedo boat, "Pollard." The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis This line the five competing submarine torpedo boats must, at second gunfire, cross as nearly together as possible. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep The torpedo boats and other craft opened up and covered the waves with shells. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights We are United States Naval officers, aboard a torpedo boat. The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts Mr. Pollard, when your type of submarine diving torpedo boat is understood by the United States Government you'll need some reliable and intelligent experts. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat On April 20, 1918, the steamer was met by a convoy of torpedo boats which accompanied us to Brest, France, at which place the regiment arrived on April 22, 1918. History of the American Negro in the Great World War His Splendid Record in the Battle Zones of Europe; Including a Resume of His Past Services to his Country in the Wars of the Revolution, of 1812, the War of Rebellion, the Indian Wars on the Frontier, the Spanish-American War, and the Late Imbroglio With Mexico "Really, when you come to think of it, submarine torpedo boats are short notice craft anyway." The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep Sweden, while it does not have a first-class navy, possesses a score of armored vessels of small displacement, besides torpedo boats, destroyers, etc., and has an army of 40,000 at peace strength. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights It is always a question of great importance just how far below the surface a submarine torpedo boat may go with safety. The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts Now, all his hopes in life were centered in the submarine torpedo boat that was nearly completed. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat Germany must surrender 42 modern destroyers, 50 modern torpedo boats, and all submarines, with their salvage vessels. World's War Events Volume 3 Beginning with the departure of the first American destroyers for service abroad in April, 1917, and closing with the treaties of peace in 1919. The three remaining torpedo boats were assigned to positions corresponding on the starboard side of the "Oakland." The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep Another instance of self-sacrifice and unparalleled heroism is contained in the account of the attack upon the torpedo boat Cassin by a German submarine, while on patrol duty off the coast of Ireland. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights One of the great indictments found against the submarine torpedo boat is that, when one sinks and cannot be brought to the surface again, the crew must miserably perish. The Submarine Boys' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts By this time Jack Benson and Hal Hastings had had a good chance to see exactly what the interior of a submarine torpedo boat was like. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat They informed us that they had taken us for a torpedo boat, and seeing the Chinese flag had no hesitation in opening fire on so dangerous a neighbour, as they deemed us. Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War The three Rhinds torpedo boats were seized, under court orders, and sold to satisfy the claims of creditors of the Rhinds Company. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep Regarding the sinking of torpedo boat V-187," says the Tageblatt account, "an eyewitness says the small craft fought heroically to the bitter end against overwhelming odds. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Smaller sizes are made for torpedo boats and for places where space is limited. Scientific American Supplement, No. 421, January 26, 1884 "But, of course, you're not blind to the fact that, even on the most perfect submarine torpedo boat, there's some risk to your lives." The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat There is a smaller dock for torpedo boats, and a torpedo depôt on shore where those weapons can be tested and regulated. Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War Later on, the Pollard Submarine Boat Company received from the United States Government orders for eighteen torpedo boats in all, the "Benson" and "Hastings" included. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep English torpedo boats came within my reach, but I felt there was bigger game further on, so on I went. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 This fleet strength is set at forty-one line-of-battle ships, twenty armored cruisers and forty small cruisers, besides 144 torpedo boats and seventy-two submarine vessels. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why? Probably he feared to make too plain an opposition, with that dark-hulled, sombre, ugly-looking submarine torpedo boat lying so close at hand. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat To the south of it plunged two long low-lying torpedo boats, flying the French tri-color, and still further to the north towered three magnificent hulls of the White Squadron. Cinderella And Other Stories With really trained men all through the crew of a submarine, you can now understand what show the battleship of coming days will have against a single hostile torpedo boat. The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep When the thunder of the guns showed the enemy was near and engaged with our torpedo boats, the small armored cruiser Ariadne steamed out to take part in the scrap. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 The German steamer Eitel Friedrich, which keeps up a regular service between Stettin and St. Petersburg, is stopped by a Russian torpedo boat and brought into Revel, where the crew were made prisoners. New York Times Current History: The European War from the Beginning to March 1915, Vol 1, No. 2 Who Began the War, and Why? This must be the torpedo boat you were building. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat It seems that for three nights two fast Russian steamers, carrying torpedo boats, had been looking for Batoum, and as one of my informants said, 'We could not find it for love or money.' Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha Vice Admiral Hipper, therefore, transshipped to the Moltke on a torpedo boat and under a heavy fire. History of the World War, Vol. 3 The general arrangement of these torpedo boats is sufficiently clear from the illustrations to need but little description. Scientific American Supplement, No. 623, December 10, 1887 Then came the special torpedo boat with its great speed, then the revolving cannon and rapid-fire gun to meet the torpedo boat. Scientific American Supplement, No. 794, March 21, 1891 Manned by two sailors and steered by a deck officer, the boat came alongside the sloping hull of the torpedo boat. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat Moreover, a torpedo boat thus stopped would, by catching the rope, draw the guard-boat on either side of her, or right on top of her. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha April 13—British torpedo boat destroyer Renard dashes up the Dardanelles over ten miles at high speed on a scouting expedition. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 One torpedo boat costs about one farthing; but five torpedo boats can be bought for a penny. The Romance of the Milky Way And Other Studies & Stories During some recent evolutions she turned out thirty-six heavy ironclads and forty smaller vessels and torpedo boats. Scientific American Supplement, No. 841, February 13, 1892 "It seems to me," said Jack, musingly, "that the ideal submarine torpedo boat ought to have a speed of from twenty-eight, to thirty-five knots." The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat As the weather was bad, her commander decided not to attack, and I fancy had to cast off his torpedo boats. Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha April 20—Two Turkish torpedo boat destroyers are blown up while passing through a mine belt laid by the Russians across the entrance to the Bosporus. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 3, June, 1915 April-September, 1915 One mechanical toy represents the sinking of a Russian vessel by a Japanese torpedo boat. The Romance of the Milky Way And Other Studies & Stories A speed of 24 knots—and it is claimed even of 25, 26, and 27 knots—has been attained on the mile by a torpedo boat. Scientific American Supplement, No. 841, February 13, 1892 Of course," remarked Lieutenant MeCrea, "there's a whole lot of good theory about what submarine torpedo boats can do. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat I am convinced we should have destroyed all the torpedo boats.' Sketches From My Life By The Late Admiral Hobart Pasha The engine is a triple compound one of the type supplied for torpedo boats, and built by the Yarrow Shipbuilding Company. Scientific American Supplement No. 822, October 3, 1891 This year, however, a majority of the displays represented scenes of the war,—such as an engagement between Japanese infantry and mounted Cossacks, a night attack by torpedo boats, the sinking of a battleship. The Romance of the Milky Way And Other Studies & Stories At this point have the torpedo boats, with nets stretched, proceed down each side of the river. The Boy Allies Under the Sea "Yep; submarine torpedo boat: One of them crazy craft that men will build against all sense of what's decent on salt water." The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat Two torpedo boats are coaling in the harbor. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front A Lieutenant, junior grade, to command a torpedo boat, tug, tender or ship not rated. A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Angélique informed him that a brave sailor on leave from his torpedo boat was in the habit of visiting the wine shop every evening. Septimus The foremost British torpedo boat had been destroyed. The Boy Allies Under the Sea Hal, my boy, we're simply going to shove ourselves into jobs in that boatyard, and we're going to have a whack at the whole game of building and fitting out a submarine torpedo boat. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat They looked like twin, toy torpedo boats—mere streaks of red and black upon the water, with Italy's flag at the taffrail. The Red Redmaynes A Lieutenant to man a ship of the fourth rating; a torpedo boat destroyer, torpedo boat, tug, tender or a ship not rated. A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents I recommend that provision be made for the construction of additional battle ships and torpedo boats. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland I told him he would find some queer explosives there and a large number of swift torpedo boat destroyers, equipped with submarine nets. The Boy Allies Under the Sea I tell you, Hal Hastings," Jack now wound up, "this submarine torpedo boat business is already a great field. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat Thornycroft & Co., of Chiswick, in making preliminary trials of a torpedo boat built by them for the Spanish navy, have obtained a speed which is worthy of special record. Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 An Ensign to man a torpedo boat, tug or ship not rated. A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents He recommends the authorization of at least one battle ship and six torpedo boats. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland A certain number of floating batteries, anchored behind the breakwaters and protecting the advances of torpedo boats by means of their firing, would make a formidable defense. Scientific American Supplement, No. 455, September 20, 1884 "My type of torpedo boat is going to rule the seas in naval warfare," declared David Pollard, his eyes a-kindle with the enthusiasm of the sincere inventor. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat Steamboat Equipment of War Vessels.—With engraving of winch for raising and lowering torpedo boats. Scientific American Supplement, No. 484, April 11, 1885 "This would be a proper night for one of those sneaking torpedo boats to give us a scare," resumed "Kid," thoughtfully. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" The Secretary expresses the opinion that we have for the present a sufficient supply of cruisers and gunboats, and that hereafter the construction of battle ships and torpedo boats will supply our needs. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland At the same time naval supports were hurried by all maritime nations to the scene, and within a short period 160 warships and 30 torpedo boats were assembled off the Chinese coast. William of Germany Down off the ways shot the submarine torpedo boat. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat These are used for lifting the pinnaces and torpedo boats. Scientific American Supplement, No. 484, April 11, 1885 Cervera's fleet was still "bottled up" in Santiago harbor, and the American fleet held the cork so effectively that even a torpedo boat could not get out. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" All the vessels now building, including the three torpedo boats authorized at the last session of Congress and excepting the first-class battle ship Iowa, will probably be completed during the coming fiscal year. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland Alongside floating stages in the basins lay submarines and torpedo boat destroyers. Dave Darrin at Vera Cruz She could see the bow slanting forward in the water, and realized that all was wrong with the torpedo boat, and with some hapless human being aboard. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat The barrel is grooved for wire rope, and is safe to raise the second class steel torpedo boats, weighing nearly 12 tons as lifted. Scientific American Supplement, No. 484, April 11, 1885 "Well, that's the chap that blew up one of the torpedo boats." A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" If we are to have a navy for warlike operations, offensive and defensive, we certainly ought to increase both the number of battle ships and torpedo boats. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland No sooner had the "Dodger's" hawsers been cast aboard than the submarine torpedo boat headed out. Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis One naval officer, however, was sceptical on the whole subject of submarine torpedo boats. The Submarine Boys on Duty Life of a Diving Torpedo Boat The Indiana signaled 'The enemy's torpedo boats are coming out.' The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient Well, as I was saying, the blooming torpedo boat came nearer and nearer, and did not seem to mind the hail of six-pounders any more than a duck does the rain. A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" The Secretary presents with much earnestness a plea for the authorization of three additional battle ships and ten or twelve torpedo boats. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland With the improvement of submarine boats the old style of torpedo boat will pass out altogether. Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis |
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