Category: History - Warfare
II. Matériel of the system 11 III. Loading room duties 34 IV. Locating distribution box, laying multiple cable, marking out mine field 42 V. Assembling and planting mines 48 VI. Test of mines and apparatus 56 VII. Taking up mines 62 VIII. The mine command 65
II. Matériel of the system 11 III. Loading room duties 34 IV. Locating distribution box, laying multiple cable, marking out mine field 42 V. Assembling and planting mines 48 VI....
2. CHAPTER I.A submarine mine consists of an explosive charge inclosed in a water-tight case, and a firing device, the whole intended to be submerged in a waterway which it is desired to clo...
3. CHAPTER II.=The generating set.=—This consists of a D. C., shunt-wound generator driven by a kerosene oil engine, or of a direct-connected gasoline set. (For method of operation of a Horns...
4. CHAPTER III.=Making a telegraph joint.=—The insulation is removed from the ends for 1½ inches and the wires brightened. The ends to be joined are placed across each other about one-third di...
5. CHAPTER IV.(NOTE.—The operations in Chapters IV and V are described in what is thought to be the logical order, but circumstances may alter their sequence, and, in fact, several of the ste...
6. CHAPTER V.NOTE.—The instructions to be observed by the master of a mine planter in marking out a mine field and in planting mines are to be found in Appendix No. 6.
7. CHAPTER VI.After the mines have been planted the following tests are made daily, or more frequently if need be, the results being recorded carefully on the form given at the end of the cha...
8. CHAPTER VII.Mines should be raised in the reverse order from that in which they were planted if the conditions of wind and tide are favorable. With a cross tide or a strong cross wind, the...
9. CHAPTER VIII.The mine commander is in direct command of the elements of the mine defense during drill and action. His station is at the mine primary, which is connected by telephone to the b...