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Posted inMaritime & Naval History US Civil War

April 7, 1863 – The New “Obstruction Remover”

Capt. Ericsson’s new “Obstruction Remover,” or “Devil,” four of which machines were recently started for Port Royal, only one, however, reaching its destination, the remainder being lost in a gale, Is admirably adapted to the protection of our vessels against torpedoes. A contemporary describes the “Devil” as follows:

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