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CASE 2.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY CROSSING THE BOW.
CASE 3.
ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY PASSING ON EITHER SIDE DETERMINED UPON, COMING UP FROM THE STERN.
In this case, the torpedo is launched when on the quarter of the vessel attacked, as at A, the tow-rope left slack. After steaming ahead some distance, hold fast the tow-rope, when, by continuing to steam on, the torpedo will diverge into contact with the bottom of the vessel attacked, as shown in the drawing. When skilfully performed, the total destruction of the enemy is certain, since the torpedo is springing from a depth to the surface, and will, in consequence, strike near the keel. The torpedo vessel can pass at her greatest speed, and, if thought necessary, near enough to clear away any of the ordinary obstructions, such as booms, nets, &c.
Plate 6.
Kell Bros. Lith. London.
CASE 3.—ATTACKING A VESSEL AT ANCHOR BY PASSING ON EITHER SIDE.