A BOAT FOR WORK UNDER WATER.
A torpedo boat of a novel design was tried in the preience of a number of genflemen in the Birkenhead Docks this month. It is the design of the Rev. George William Garret, of Manchester, and it is propelled by a treadle worked by men on board, but compressed air or other motive power can be applied. It is intended to fix torpedoes on the hulls of any enemy's ships below water or to clear a channel of those destructive engines. It is lighted by electricity, and can direct rays of light to any direction under water. One of the most interesting features in the invention is an apparatus for purifying atmospheric air taken down in the boat so •■ to enable men to remain at work Mjsral houri under water. This novel %>paratm was severely tested and worked ' satisfactorily. It could be used by divers •part from a torpedo boat, or by miners where requisite. The boat answered her Beltri readily, was moved easily, and rose or sank to 'any level required, the men remaining for four hours under water.— Morning Advertiser.
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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3088, 10 January 1879, Page 3
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188A BOAT FOR WORK UNDER WATER. Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3088, 10 January 1879, Page 3
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