Quote:
|
Originally Posted by mookiemookie
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Barkhorn1x
- The manufacture of the magnetic detonator was flawed in such a way as to ensure that they would rarely function as intended - they were finally deactivated - in the Central Pacific anyway in early '43
|
Agreed 100% with your assessment of multiple problems, however I wanted to add something. Magnetic pistols faced the same issues the Germans and Brits had....the magnetic field of a ship changes at different latitudes and conditions were different in the Pacific than they were at NTS Newport where the torps were tested. So it was a case of location. At least in part. I'm not completely off base 
Good info on this topic here from Submarine Review magazine: http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/1592/ustorp2.htm#fn12 |
Yes, you do have a good point there. And - as another deserved slap at the US Admirals - they knew that the Germans and the Brits withdrew the magnetic pistols due to issues but failed to question whether the same thing could happen to the US design. Good going!
