The Torpedo – an illustrated talk by Peter Webberley (Event from 2016)

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The Torpedo – an illustrated talk by Peter Webberley (Event from 2016)

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The Jervis Gallery, St Vincents, Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA

In 1866 British engineer, Robert Whitehead invented the first effective torpedo. French and German inventions followed closely, and the term torpedo came to describe self-propelled projectiles that travelled under or on water.

Find out all about the development of the torpedo in this illustrated talk by Peter Webberley. Peter’s speciality is Maritime Studies but his research nowadays is mainly for his own amusement and also to swell the archives of The Society for Nautical Research (South).

OPENING TIMES

Please note that this is an Event from 2016

BOOKING DETAILS

No Booking Needed

ACCESS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

There are other events happening at this location on this day. Visitors might also like to check the listings for ‘Images of Forton Lake’ (projected photographs) and ‘Forton Lake and It’s Boatyards’ (illustrated talk) at The Jervis Gallery.

ORGANISED BY

Peter Webberley – Society for Nautical Research (South)

WEBSITE

www.facebook.com/Society-for-Nautical-Research-South-129793737095126/

MAP/DIRECTIONS (Approximate)

For general parking, on Mill Lane please take the 2nd turning right into St Vincents (signposted to The Jervis Gallery). For Blue Badge parking (whilst space available), on Mill Lane please take the 3rd turning right into St Vincents (signposted to The Gosport Shed). Turn right and then left by the Nursery building and park by The Jervis Gallery.