Papers, 1882-1889.

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Papers, 1882-1889.

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The collection consists of letters sent and received, mainly to and from LCDR McLean regarding torpedo tests and trials, torpedo parts, USS DuPont, primers, foreign torpedoes and station personnel matters. There are several letters of other individuals regarding Torpedo Station activities. Miscellany consists of torpedo tests by E.W. Bliss Company (n.d.), and drawings to scale of the yard (n.d.).

2.5 inches; 10.5 x 2.5 x 15 in.

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8129952

Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library

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Du Pont (Torpedo boat)

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E. W. Bliss Company

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McLean, Thomas, Sr.

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Lieutenant Commander Thomas C. McLean was inspector of ordnance at the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, RI. From the description of Papers, 1882-1889. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 754804871 ...

United States Naval Torpedo Station (Newport, R.I.)

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The U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, RI, was established in 1869 on Goat Island and remained there until 1951. It was the site where torpedoes were manufactured and tested. From the description of Papers, 1905-1953. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 756836678 The Naval Torpedo Station in Newport, RI was established in 1869, and was the first naval command in Narragansett Bay. From the description of Photograph album, 1905. (Naval War College). WorldCat...