Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Japanese Torpedo

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010

1. Japanese Torpedo Marker

Inscription. This type 93 Torpedo is the largest enemy weapon of its kind encountered in World War II. It is 29½ feet long, 24 inches in diameter and carries over 1,000 lbs. of explosive in the war head. At the low speed setting of 40 knots a maximum range of approximately 30,000 yards is obtained.

Erected by Captain R.M. Fortson U.S.N.R.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II.

Location. 38° 58.847′ N, 76° 29.081′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Buchanan Road and Blake Road. Located at the US Naval Academy, near Dahlgren Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 75mm. Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Dahlgren Rifle 30-Pounder, Invented by Rear Admiral Dahlgren (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to the Battle of Midway (within shouting distance of this marker); Centennial of the United States Navy Submarine Force (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Gun (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On this spot

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(about 500 feet away); Joseph Nicholson Home Site and Bandstand (about 500 feet away); Greg Harlin's John Paul Jones's Ranger (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Also see . . . The Type 93. launched from 61 cm (24 in) torpedo launch racks mounted on the decks of Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers and cruisers... (Submitted on April 9, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010

2. Japanese Torpedo Marker

Japanese Torpedo and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 5, 2010

3. Japanese Torpedo and Marker

The "Long Lance" was by far the most advanced naval torpedo in the world at the time.

Nearby Japanese Aerial Torpedo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 15, 2010

4. Nearby Japanese Aerial Torpedo Marker

Type 91 from Okinawa
Presented by
Rear Admiral W.R. Furlong
U.S. Navy

Nearby Japanese Aerial Torpedo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 15, 2010

5. Nearby Japanese Aerial Torpedo

Specifications
Weight 848 kg (1,870 lb)
Length 5.270 m (17 ft 4 in)
Diameter 45 cm (17-3/4 in)
Maximum range 2,000 m (2,187 yd)
Warhead weight high explosive 235kg, (713.4 lb with 518 lb)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,555 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.