Discharging Whitehead Torpedo (1900 Original Black & White Film)

Step aboard the USS "Morris" and witness a thrilling display of naval prowess with this captivating black and white film from 1900! Watch closely as the crew meticulously loads a Whitehead torpedo into the tube, preparing for an electrifying moment. With precision and skill, the torpedo is discharged, propelling itself along the surface of the water for over half a mile. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the technological marvels of naval warfare in the early 20th century!

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I., Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1900) Discharging 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/00694189