Apparatus for use in the Protection of Ships against Mines

126,367. Wilde, J. S. Jan. 12, 1917. Sweeping mines. - Relates to means for towing submarine bodies which tow out, or out and down, relatively to the fore and aft line of a ship for protecting it from moored mines. According to the invention, a dished plate or skeleton member 1 is adapted to slide d...

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1. Verfasser: JAMES STUART WILDE
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Zusammenfassung:126,367. Wilde, J. S. Jan. 12, 1917. Sweeping mines. - Relates to means for towing submarine bodies which tow out, or out and down, relatively to the fore and aft line of a ship for protecting it from moored mines. According to the invention, a dished plate or skeleton member 1 is adapted to slide down the stem of the ship, conveniently along guides 11, until it reaches the working position shown, when it is swung against the stem and fastened thereto by chains 3, 3 ; and the member 1 is made with a forwardly and downwardly projecting end 6 to which the tow lines are attached.