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NH 73952 Howell automobile torpedo.

Howell automobile torpedo.
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Title: Howell automobile torpedo.
Caption: View of the flywheel motor and steering gear. This torpedo was driven by the force of the heavy flywheel, which is spun up to 9000 rpm prior to launching.
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Catalog #: NH 73952
Copyright Owner: Copied from the Journal of Scientific American Coast Defense Supplement, 1898.
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Original Medium: Illustration, BW Photo
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