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Torpedoes, for the most part, during the War Between the States were actually naval mines. They were utilized to protect harbors and river channels. In the 1960's, the sunken hulk of the iron-clad USS Cairo was discovered in the Yazoo River. It was sunk when a Torpedo exploded under the left bow as it patrolled the river near Vicksburg. It sunk in minutes and settled into the muddy river bottom. The hughe cannon were retrieved and some still contained powder charges. The remains of the USS Cairo has been re-assembled and is on display at Vicksburg, MS.
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When were torpedoes first used?
The spar torpedo was first effectively used to sink ships during the US Civil War (1861). The automotive torpedo was first effectively used in the Russo-Turkish War (1877). The first major use of self propelled torpedoes (automotive torpedoes) was the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05). All torpedoes mentioned above were launched from torpedo boats or torpedo boat destroyers.
What anesthesia was used in the Civil War?
Chloroform was used to as an anesthesia during the Civil War.
Who used Torpedoes in World War I?
The Germans
How did the civil war change warfare?
Technology took made many improvements during the Civil War. The guns went from smoothbore muskets to rifles that used minie balls. The Civil War also saw torpedoes, submarines and Gatling guns.
What were torpedoes used against during World War 1?
Submarines used torpedoes in anti-shipping roles hoping to cripple the enemies ability to supply and reinforce points of conflict as well as to hamper the enemies economy .
Why do people use torpedoes?
Torpedoes are used during a time of war to sink other ships.
What were the torpedoes used for in the civil war?
The torpedoes used in the American Civil War were, what we call today, naval mines, normally moored in shallow water to prevent the enemy from passing their ships through an area or to protect an anchorage.
What was important at sea battle during the civil war?
To have an unsinkable vessel and many many torpedoes
When were torpedoes first used?
The spar torpedo was first effectively used to sink ships during the US Civil War (1861). The automotive torpedo was first effectively used in the Russo-Turkish War (1877). The first major use of self propelled torpedoes (automotive torpedoes) was the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05). All torpedoes mentioned above were launched from torpedo boats or torpedo boat destroyers.
Who used torpedoes?
During WW1, German U-boats (submarines) used torpedoes to sink boats and ships belonging to the Allies or any vessel aiding the Allies war cause.
What are some naval weapons used during the American civil war?
some of the naval weapons were mines torpedoes and that's all iv been able to find so far .
What anesthesia was used in the Civil War?
Chloroform was used to as an anesthesia during the Civil War.
Who used Torpedoes in World War I?
The Germans
How did the civil war change warfare?
Technology took made many improvements during the Civil War. The guns went from smoothbore muskets to rifles that used minie balls. The Civil War also saw torpedoes, submarines and Gatling guns.
What were torpedoes used against during World War 1?
Submarines used torpedoes in anti-shipping roles hoping to cripple the enemies ability to supply and reinforce points of conflict as well as to hamper the enemies economy .
Who thought the idea to use Bangalore torpedoes at Normandy invasion?
banagalore's were not new. they had been used elsewhere during the war.................
What kinds of airplanes were used during the civil war?
There were no airplanes back in the Civil War
