Unearthing a ‘Mosquito’ Fleet: Archaeology and Australia’s Early Torpedo Boats

James Hunter

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Abstract

Abstract: A small fleet of nimble little torpedo boats was an integral part of naval defence in colonial Australia, but is now largely forgotten. Curator Dr James Hunter has spent years researching them and tracing their fates.


Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30-35
Number of pages5
JournalSignals
Volume111
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • torpedo boats
  • colonial Australia
  • naval defence
  • mosquito fleet

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