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Re: Mousetrap and Squid Patterns
Posted by: ROBERT M. ()
Date: November 13, 2004 04:26AM

Dave, et al:

The "SQUID" was 3-barrel 12-inch 930.5 cm) mortar with the mortars mounted in series, one behind the other. The barrels were
mounted in a frame that could be rotated 90 degrees for loading.
The projectiles weighed 390# (177 kg) Minol charge. Sinking speed was 43.5 fps (13.3 mps) and a clockwork time fuze was used to set the depth. Maximum depth was 900' (274 m) and all three projectiles had to be set the same.

The weapons were automatically fired from the Sonar range recorder at the oroper moment. The pattern formed a single triangle about 40 yards (37 m) on a side at a distance of 275
yards (250 m) ahead of the ship. The first successful use was by HMS LOCH KILLIN on 31 July, 1944, when she sank U-333.

Source: [www.navweaps.com]

Regards,

ROBERT M.

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Mousetrap and Squid Patterns Dan 11/12/2004 03:52PM
Re: Mousetrap and Squid Patterns Ron C 11/12/2004 07:41PM
Re: Mousetrap and Squid Patterns Dave 11/13/2004 12:44AM
Re: Mousetrap and Squid Patterns ROBERT M. 11/13/2004 04:26AM
Re: Mousetrap and Squid Patterns ROBERT M. 11/13/2004 04:56AM
Re: Mousetrap and Squid Patterns Dan 11/13/2004 01:28PM


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