Exploding A Whitehead Torpedo (1900 Original Black & White Film)

Underwater Explosion! (1900) This rare silent film from 1900 captures the destructive power of a torpedo detonation. Witness a massive underwater explosion, churning water, mud, and rocks high into the air. A glimpse into early 20th century naval weaponry and its awe-inspiring force.

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Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1900) Exploding a Whitehead torpedo. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694198