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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1938

Page

23

New Sea Ray Hunters Submarines in Med

London correspondent reports a new underwater detector ray fitted to British and allied ships on the Nyon anti piracy patrol. The device supposedly detects submarines at up to fifteen miles, even when engines are stopped, aiding rapid depth charge responses and driving raiders from the naval scene.

Fred Vanderschmidt London Associated Press Mediterranean Davey Jones Nyon Spain Italy France Il Duce Franco Lord Jellicoe Portland

Submarine Detected Off Malta Destruction Unfolds

A 1935 incident near Malta sees destroyers locating a submerged Italian submarine using an early ray. The flotilla storms the spot with depth charges set at varied depths, delivering powerful blasts that outmatch World War II U boats. The scene ends as the weapons unleash devastating force.

Malta

Hazardous Device Described as Oil Drum Submarine Threat

A dangerous device resembling an oil drum is described. one unit can destroy a submarine if dropped within thirty feet. Its hydrostatic valve triggers by water pressure and is adjustable to explode at any depth.

Destroyers Move Fast Under Bomb Attack

Some are fired from chutes at the stern and others from Y gun devices. Bombs burst under the ships as destroyers race the danger and plunge into the water from low flying airplanes.

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