Japanese Torpedo - USNA, Annapolis, MD - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

At the US Naval Academy there are two large torpedoes on display. One is a type 91 aerial torpedo from Okinawa. The other, a type 93 torpedo, has a plaque which reads:

Japanese Torpedo This type 93 torpedo is the largest enemy weapon of it's kind encountered in World War II. It is 29 1/2 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. Presented by Captain R.M. Fortson U.S.N.R.

What type of artillery is this?: Torpedo, Type 93 & 91 Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: Japan Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1945 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: None on the academy campus Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed

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