Eye of the Battleship shines in new searchlight tech
The article describes advances in searchlights and naval projectiles, noting parabolic and mangin mirrors, metal 60 inch projectors, and Carnegie armor plates. It cites U S government contracts, Admiral Dewey’s Manila actions, and the Navy’s high shell performance.
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Manila Bay
Navy Department
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Ordnance Board
United States Navy
Carnegie
The Vesuvius and Modern Searchlights Dominating War Light
George E. Earlie surveys the world’s largest searchlights at Sandy Hook and along the coast, noting 60 inch lenses, 400000 candle power, and 6,000 pound weights. He details lamp types, focusing, weather performance, and the potential to reveal ships at sea. He also discusses armor-piercing projectiles, chromium alloys, and shell fuzes for naval warfare.
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Sandy Hook
South Reading
Midvale
Pittsburg
United States
Harrison
N. J
George E. Earlie