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Unmanned boat steered by light, war device
An unmanned boat steered by light: a 25, 000 war device. Tested during the First World War before Lord Fisher and Mr Balfour on Penn Pond in Richmond Park : Harry Grindell-Matthews light-controlled motor-boat - diagrams of the apparatus. Date: 1924
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Apparatus Device Diagram Diagrams Engineering Grindell Harry Invention Inventions Matthews Penn Pond Richmond Section Sections Steered Unmanned 1924
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This photograph depicts the Harry Grindell-Matthews light-controlled motor-boat, an unmanned watercraft that made history during the 1920s as a groundbreaking war device. The image was captured at Penn Pond in Richmond Park, showcasing the sleek design of the boat as it glides effortlessly across the water. Lord Fisher and Mr. Balfour, two esteemed figures of the time, are seen observing the boat's performance in this photograph, taken in 1924. The boat, a 25,000 war device, was a remarkable invention of the 1920s, harnessing the power of light to steer the unmanned vessel. The diagrams accompanying the photograph provide a fascinating insight into the intricacies of the boat's design. The apparatus, consisting of a series of photocells and mirrors, allowed the boat to be controlled by a series of light signals. This cross-section diagram illustrates the complex engineering involved in the boat's construction, with various components such as the motor, batteries, and control mechanisms clearly visible. The Harry Grindell-Matthews light-controlled motor-boat was a pioneering invention, tested during the First World War for potential military applications. Its unique design and innovative use of light control technology paved the way for future developments in unmanned boats and remote-controlled technology. This photograph and its accompanying diagrams offer a captivating glimpse into the history of engineering and the evolution of naval warfare.
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