U.S.S. Broome Personal Journal Depth Charge and Torpedo Notes, 1940
- Containers:
- 03.0139 - Box 1, Folder 006
- Scope and content:
Dimensions 3 1/2"x5 3/4" Contains Edward T. Burke Jr.'s notes on torpedo dimensions, weights, ballast, capacities, working temperatures, turbine speeds, characteristics of MK VIII, parts of a cooling system. Description of the after body, turbine bulkhead, starting gear, inertia starting, sprays, combustion flask, pre-heater coils, premixer, the nozzles, distribution valve. Description of oil pump, the main engine, running clearances, the side gears, the exhaust, ignitergyros. Information on various tubes, moving tube methods, gyro shot— fixed tube and sights. Description of depth charges, depth charge releasing mechanism, pyrotechnics, propellers, and nozzle gate valve.
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