spar torpedo
The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
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spar torpedo, an explosive charge, exploded by a contact pistol, fixed to the end of a long pole and carried over the bows of a small vessel for use against an enemy ship. They were developed during the American Civil War (1861–5) and the most notable example of their use was the sinking of the Confederate
ram Albemarle on 27 October 1864. They were rendered obsolete by the development of the modern torpedo which is still employed by
submarines today.
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Seminoles In Sydney
Newspaper article from: Seminole Tribune; 10/20/2000; ; 700+ words
; Gallagher, Tom Seminole Tribune 10-20-2000 Seminoles In Sydney Visitors from all over...James E. Billie. A map entitled "Seminoles Yesterday" pointed out Seminole towns from the past, and "Seminoles Today" included the six reservations...
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Seminole Announces $1.2 Billion Plan to Expand, Improve Its Putnam County, FL Generating Station; The Project Will Increase Generating Capacity by Nearly 60% and Improve the Environmental Performance of the Station's Existing Units, Reducing Emissions and Improving Discharge Water Quality.
PR Newswire; 3/30/2005; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: Entertainment Newsweekly; 3/27/2009; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL); 1/23/2007; 700+ words
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Seminoles build $2-million museum in the Glades to save their spirit.(Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 5/10/1995; ; 700+ words
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The Seminole Freedmen: A History.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Journal of Southern History; 8/1/2009; ; 700+ words
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Seminoles Rock Hard In A Private Celebration
Newspaper article from: Seminole Tribune; 5/21/2004; ; 700+ words
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Seminoles in time of turmoil.
News Wire article from: United Press International; 6/10/2001; 700+ words
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Seminoles snap up Hard Rock empire: Huge, nationwide deal also includes retail stores and licensing rights.
Newspaper article from: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL); 12/8/2006; 700+ words
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PR Newswire; 3/6/2007; 700+ words
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Seminole
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
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Seminole of Oklahoma
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Cultures
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Seminole Wars
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
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Seminole War
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Seminole Indians
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature
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