Torpedo defense for ships

摘要

A method and means for protecting ships from torpedo attack having an expive weapon which may be launched overboard as soon as feasible after the detection of said attacking torpedo. The aforesaid weapon contains explosive means as well as steering, depth, and speed control means that are regulated by programmed controls, respectively, which are set prior to the launching of the weapon and thereby cause it to traverse and maintain a probable collision course with said torpedo.