CASE 7.
ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION, COMING UP TO HER FROM RIGHT ASTERN.
In this case, two torpedoes are launched and diverged, as in Case 6; and in this case it is assumed that the torpedo vessel can outspeed the vessel attacked, which will enable her to bring a torpedo under the run of the vessel attacked, as shown by the drawing.
Plate 10.
Kell Bros. Lith. London.
CASE 7.—ATTACKING A VESSEL IN MOTION COMING UP FROM ASTERN.
CASE 8.
IF CHASED BY A HOSTILE VESSEL, AND IT IS DEEMED UNADVISABLE TO FACE HER AND PROCEED AS IN CASE 6.
In this case, veer a torpedo astern, having first obtained a position a little on the bow of the chasing vessel. When it is known, by the length of the tow-rope out, that the torpedo is about abreast of her bow, hold fast the tow-rope, which will cause the torpedo to diverge, and be brought into contact, as shown in the drawing. As a last resort, drop spanned torpedoes.