Spar torpedo
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A spar torpedo is a weapon consisting of a bomb placed at the end of a long pole, or spar, and attached to a boat. It was used by driving the spar directly into an enemy vessel. These torpedoes often
A steamboat with a spar torpedo, in transport position
The Confederate torpedo boat CSS David showing the spar torpedo mounted to the bow
Explosive charge lashed to the boom of a spar torpedo
NMS Rândunica
CSS Squib
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CSS Squib, also known as CSS Infanta, was a Squib-class torpedo boat that served in the Confederate States Navy during the American Civil War. Squib was laid down in 1863, and was launched in early 18
Design plans for Squib