Japanese Torpedo

Japanese Torpedo (HMJR8)

Location: Annapolis, MD 21402 Anne Arundel County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 58.847', W 76° 29.081'

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This type 93 Torpedo is the largest enemyweapon of its kind encountered in World War II.It is 29½ feet long, 24 inches in diameterand carries over 1,000 lbs. of explosive in thewar head. At the low speed setting of 40 knotsa maximum range of approximately 30,000 yardsis obtained.
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HM NumberHMJR8
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Placed ByCaptain R.M. Fortson U.S.N.R
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Date Added Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 12:45pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 371400 N 4315692
Decimal Degrees38.98078333, -76.48468333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 58.847', W 76° 29.081'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 58' 50.82" N, 76° 29' 4.86" W
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Area Code(s)410, 443
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 22-24 S Rd, Annapolis MD 21402, US
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