Victorian maritime centre

mk 37

This photo shows a naval torpedo display at a maritime/naval museum, detailing the key internal sections of an electric homing torpedo (specifically labeled as a Mark 37 or similar Mark-series electric torpedo):

  • Warhead & Sonar Section (Orange Nose): Contains the acoustic target-seeking guidance sonar along with the explosive warhead charge.

  • Battery Section (Middle Body): Houses the main power source (electric batteries) that propelled the torpedo quietly underwater.

  • Rear Section: Contains the propulsion motor, control mechanisms, and steering fins/propeller assembly.