Mk 114 Torpedo - Arco- Idaho
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N 43° 38.049 W 113° 17.810
12T E 314723 N 4833803
During World War II, the U.S. Navy submarines sank more shipping tonnage with the MK 14 Torpedo than all other sources combined.
Waymark Code: WM15HXD
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
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Military equipment Mk Torpedo
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Memorial Hawkbill base

center Hawkbill Base United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. 2004
center 1941 Mk 14 Torpedo By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2017 1. Mk 14 Torpedo Marker Inscription. Statistics Length: 20.5 feet Diameter: 21 inches Weight: 3300 pounds Range: 5500 to 9000 yards Propulsion: Steam Turbine History The Mark 14 torpedo was introduced into the navy in 1929. The warhead contained 507 pounds of TNT with a contact exploder. During next 60 years this class underwent 6 modifications. The warheads were upgraded with 668 pounds of TPX and 600 pounds of TPS respectively and maintained the contact exploder. It was taken out of service in 1959 and reinstated in 1969. In the late 1970’s it was wi-thdrawn from service. During World War II, the U.S. Navy submarines sank more shipping tonnage with the MK 14
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Located in the Idaho Science Center. 335 South Front Street, Arco ID 83213, United States of America
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