SUBMARINE TORPEDO HITS TEST OF EXPLODER MECHANISM: FIRING SUB USS MENHADEN Part 3

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LS DA AV Torpedo wake loading up to explosion which obscures hulk.LS DA AV Torpedo track leading ot target, as torpedo gets under target large explosion throwing water high into the air, obscuring target (nice shot).LS DA AV Large explosion, forward end of hulk throwing guiser of water high into air obscuring target.LS DA LST with torpedo track leading to same when making contact exploding throwing large guiser of water high into the air obscuring target.LS DA AV Remnants of LST sinking by the stern after being torpedoed.MCU LS Taken through periscope.LS Periscope: wake and torpedo leading up & hitting LST.MS GV LST with torpedo track leading to same from sub, large explosion upon contact throwing large geyser of water high into the air SV.QUALITY: GOOD

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General Records of the Department of the Navy

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Moving Images Relating to Military Activities