video of torpedo damage to a destroyer.

divetheworld · 10th July 2007, 09:11

Ever wondered why wrecks are so broken up?

YouTube - Australian Torpedo Test

YouTube - The Torpedo Weapon

=

Breathtaking.

edasque · 10th July 2007, 13:43

I am sure it's not but the destroyer looks like a model, it moves a lot in pretty calm seas in the first few frames where you see it.

Beni · 10th July 2007, 16:28

Good point, but I guess it's because they emptied all fuel tanks and such. Ship is probably a lot lighter then usual. Impressive tough.........

Crazyduck · 10th July 2007, 16:56

I have seen this footage before.
Seems like people are cutting in other films to make it more dramatic.

This torpedo is not a torpedo from World War two or that style.
This system operates deeper and then denotes under the boat.
First it causes a massive lift which breaks the back of the ship and then the ship falls into the hole displaced by the exposition. A very effective way to break a ship into two parts.

The older systems ran into the side of the ship detonating on impact or on a specific distance. This newer system seems a lot more effective and lets the sub keep the fish deep.

This is just my simple opinion.

You want to see nasty you should see some of the new high speed micro bubble systems that are being worked on for torpedoes. Yikes…
Link- AFM-L Alfa

Also there a nasty rumor that the Iranians have purchased the Sizzler Missile from the Russians. It’s a super sonic missile.
Link- Bloomberg.com: Worldwide
Link- Moskit / SS-N-22 Sunburn

Regards, Andrew

Hk101gr · 10th July 2007, 18:02

Andrew is right, these are influence torpedoes tha detonate under the ships keel and all the explosive force goes up since its the path of least resistance.

The Americans and the Germans knew of this during WW2 and had torpedoes set with magnetic detonators and depth adjustment devices. However these where so unreliable that i wouldn't count that every WW2 wreck that is broken up took such a hit.

sadave · 11th July 2007, 01:36

The ship was the HMAS Torrens DE53, was sunk in about 2000m off the Western Australian coast, in 1999, by a Mk48 torpedo fired by the HMAS Farncomb, which was the second of the Collins Class submarines.

The footage pops up again every 6 months or so. Seen it plenty of times, but its still pretty spectacular!

I just wish they'd sunk it a bit shallower...

HMAS Torrens DE-53

MaritimeQuest - HMAS Torrens DE-53

jasonvds · 11th July 2007, 03:52

210 to the crowsnest

sadave · 11th July 2007, 04:17

Jason, I think you'd be thinking of the Derwent, not the Torrens.

Derwent is in approx 200m, Torrens is in over 2k...

grandizer52 · 11th July 2007, 05:03

Yea...anyone can make rate...but it takes the devil to make a TORPEDO MANS MATE

Lancer4545 · 11th July 2007, 06:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

The ship was the HMAS Torrens DE53, was sunk in about 2000m off the Western Australian coast, in 1999, by a Mk48 torpedo fired by the HMAS Farncomb

When I first saw the footage I thought, "Man am I glad I'm not in the engine room now!"

She was a fine ship in her day and just goes to show what little chance anyone below decks has with the new generation weapons.

Glad I'm a Civie now

Lance

10th July 2007, 13:43	#2 (permalink)
edasque RBW Member rEvo III mini Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,194	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. I am sure it's not but the destroyer looks like a model, it moves a lot in pretty calm seas in the first few frames where you see it.
(Offline)

10th July 2007, 16:28	#3 (permalink)
Beni RBW Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Acapulco Posts: 3	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. Good point, but I guess it's because they emptied all fuel tanks and such. Ship is probably a lot lighter then usual. Impressive tough.........
(Offline)

10th July 2007, 16:56	#4 (permalink)
Crazyduck RBW Member Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ft.Worth, TEXAS Posts: 825	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. I have seen this footage before. Seems like people are cutting in other films to make it more dramatic. This torpedo is not a torpedo from World War two or that style. This system operates deeper and then denotes under the boat. First it causes a massive lift which breaks the back of the ship and then the ship falls into the hole displaced by the exposition. A very effective way to break a ship into two parts. The older systems ran into the side of the ship detonating on impact or on a specific distance. This newer system seems a lot more effective and lets the sub keep the fish deep. This is just my simple opinion. You want to see nasty you should see some of the new high speed micro bubble systems that are being worked on for torpedoes. Yikes… Link- AFM-L Alfa Also there a nasty rumor that the Iranians have purchased the Sizzler Missile from the Russians. It’s a super sonic missile. Link- Bloomberg.com: Worldwide Link- Moskit / SS-N-22 Sunburn Regards, Andrew Last edited by Crazyduck; 10th July 2007 at 17:01..
(Offline)

10th July 2007, 18:02	#5 (permalink)
Hk101gr RBW Member Megalodon Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 198	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. Andrew is right, these are influence torpedoes tha detonate under the ships keel and all the explosive force goes up since its the path of least resistance. The Americans and the Germans knew of this during WW2 and had torpedoes set with magnetic detonators and depth adjustment devices. However these where so unreliable that i wouldn't count that every WW2 wreck that is broken up took such a hit.
(Offline)

11th July 2007, 01:36	#6 (permalink)
sadave RBW Member Sports Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,283	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. The ship was the HMAS Torrens DE53, was sunk in about 2000m off the Western Australian coast, in 1999, by a Mk48 torpedo fired by the HMAS Farncomb, which was the second of the Collins Class submarines. The footage pops up again every 6 months or so. Seen it plenty of times, but its still pretty spectacular! I just wish they'd sunk it a bit shallower... HMAS Torrens DE-53 MaritimeQuest - HMAS Torrens DE-53
(Offline)

11th July 2007, 03:52	#7 (permalink)
jasonvds oxygen nerd Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 107	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. 210 to the crowsnest
(Offline)

11th July 2007, 04:17	#8 (permalink)
sadave RBW Member Sports Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,283	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. Jason, I think you'd be thinking of the Derwent, not the Torrens. Derwent is in approx 200m, Torrens is in over 2k...
(Offline)

11th July 2007, 05:03	#9 (permalink)
grandizer52 TITAN-ITE Join Date: May 2006 Location: pearl city hawaii EARTH moving to Iscandar Posts: 340	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. Yea...anyone can make rate...but it takes the devil to make a TORPEDO MANS MATE
(Offline)

11th July 2007, 06:26	#10 (permalink)
Lancer4545 RebreatherWorld Sponsor Meg/Shearwater Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 1,848	Re: video of torpedo damage to a destroyer. Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave) The ship was the HMAS Torrens DE53, was sunk in about 2000m off the Western Australian coast, in 1999, by a Mk48 torpedo fired by the HMAS Farncomb When I first saw the footage I thought, "Man am I glad I'm not in the engine room now!" She was a fine ship in her day and just goes to show what little chance anyone below decks has with the new generation weapons. Glad I'm a Civie now Lance
(Online)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode