http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/503372 (QR Code)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| rdf:type | skos:Concept |
| cc:license | http://reference.data.gov.uk/id/open-government-licence |
| cc:attributionURL | https://canmore.org.uk/thesaurus |
| cc:attributionName | Historic Environment Scotland |
| skos:inScheme | Maritime Craft Thesaurus (Scotland) |
| skos:prefLabel | HUMAN TORPEDO |
| skos:broader | WARSHIP |
| skos:scopeNote | A specialised weapon system comprising a heavyweight torpedo and used in the Second World War to attack enemy vessels in harbour. It comprised a heavyweight torpedo controlled by two divers seated astride it; the bow was formed by a detachable explosive charge. This class of vessel is distinguished from the MIDGET SUBMARINE by not having an integral pressure hull. |
| skos:related | MIDGET SUBMARINE |
| dct:publisher | https://www.historicenvironment.scot/ |
| dct:created | 2008-04-16T14:07:38 |
| dct:modified | 2008-04-16T16:24:11 |
| dct:identifier | http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/503372 |
| dct:issued | 2018-03-28T11:56:44 |