Japanese Torpedos - US Naval Academy, Maryland
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N 38° 58.847 W 076° 29.081
18S E 371400 N 4315692
This Japanese Torpedo is the largest enemy weapon of its kind encountered in World War II.
Waymark Code: WMQYCT
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ištván
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At the US Naval Academy there are two large torpedoes on display. One is a type 91 aerial torpedo from Okinawa. The other, a type 93 torpedo, has a plaque which reads:

Japanese Torpedo

This type 93 torpedo is the largest enemy
weapon of it's kind encountered in World War II.

It is 29 1/2 feet long, 24 inches in diameter
and carries over 1,000 lbs. of explosive in the
war head. At the low speed setting of 40 knots
a maximum range of approximately 30,000 yards
is obtained.

Presented by
Captain R.M. Fortson U.S.N.R.

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