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School of the Boat - mystery part 18 March 2010
« on: March 18, 2010, 10:02:36 AM »
Just a quick queston.  What is this?  Sorry for the quality - but I hope you can make it out.  (Hint it is a tool)
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Re: School of the Boat - mystery part 18 March 2010
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2010, 02:51:39 PM »
According to O.P. 1085, 21-Inch Submerged Torpedo Tubes, Chapter 12, its Gage for testing projection of tripping latch inside of tube

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Re: School of the Boat - mystery part 18 March 2010
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2010, 06:13:03 PM »
Bingo!  As a skinny kid I was often the one that went into tubes to check the tripping latch.
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Re: School of the Boat - mystery part 18 March 2010
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2010, 07:48:54 PM »
Nice work!