Plate 199. 



WHALING ROCKET. 



Figs. 1,2,3. The projectile consists of a cast-iron slioll (Fig. 'i), and a rocket with a loop extension (Fig. :{). The 

 shell, 15 inches long, has been detached to show the toggle, which is fastened by two links to tlie projecting end or 

 slioulder of the rocki't. Tlie honil) is lilled with i>eciiliar composition said to be known only to the inventors. The 

 rocket is niadi' of brass and the loop extension (/</<) of wronght-iron ; the total hnglh is 06 inches, and the length of 

 the toggle (n) about 10 inches. Wheji the bomb with its rocket atachnieut (Fig. 3) is li>adcd in the gnn (Fig. 3) which 

 is partially supported by a standard (A), the link (ij), with the tow-line (J') attached, hangs from the muzzle. The two 

 rods projecting in the rear fastened to the iron plate, form the hinder ])artof the gun. The adjustable flange (a) occu- 

 pies a position jinrallel to the gnn when the gnnner takes aim. The tire is conimnnicated to the combustible material 

 in the rocket-chamber by means of a pi.stol (d) and the i.ssue of gas from the rear of the rocket projiels the apparatus. 

 During its flight the shackle (;/) and the tow-line (/) take the position shown in Fig. ii. When the bomb explodes 

 in the whale the toggle («) and chain are released and fasten in the blnl)ber or flesh, |ircventing the withdrawal 

 of the apparatus. Simultaneously with the discharge of the gun, the llauge («) is thrown up in a vertical position 

 following the path, as re|u-esented by tin' dotted lines (cc), to protect the eyes of the gunner. We shall have occasion 

 to again refer to this ap|(aratus in the account of shore whaling on the N'oithwest coast. 



