Torpedo History and Heritage Conference - Rijeka May 2016

[Dronic69]

Good Evening All,

2016 will be the 150th Anniversary of the Whitehead torpedo and to mark this event, the 7th International Industrial Heritage Conference will be focused on the torpedo history:

http://www.torpedo150rijeka.org/

It will be a great opportunity to finally meet up with the small handful of torpedo eccentrics around the world (including yours truly! LOL)

I'm hoping to attend and present my research paper on the "Chronological Development of Whitehead Pistol Designs from 1866-1918"

Cheers
Drew

 

[apfsds]

Bummed I can't attend but would love a copy of your paper after it gets presented Super exciting!

Jason

 

[Dronic69]

Don't worry as you were always on the distribution list! :tinysmile_shy_t:

(There's only a handful of people that would appreciate it!)

Very, very interesting design developments starting with the Spring Pistol Type and the challenges when using the percussion net cutter head around 1909.

Cheers
Drew

 

[apfsds]

Thanks big time, Drew!

Not only will I appreciate it, I cannot wait to read it! Totally stoked that you are undertaking this research.

Jason

 

[Dronic69]

There was an exhibition of "torpedo bits" held in one of the historic railway buildings during the conference period, in conjunction for the 150th Luppis-Whitehead anniversary.

I have just posted a number of summary perspective views + a few selected specifics.

Enjoy!

Cheers
Drew

BTW - Great Conference!