Torpedo boat

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HERITAGE MEETING BP

ENGINEERS
DATE: Thursday, 29 March 2012 AUSTRALIA
Tasmania Division
TIME: 7.30pm
PLACE: Royal Engineers Building

2 Davey Street, Hobart

SPEAKER: DONALD CHISHOLM-SMITH

Don has had a life-long love of old machinery, including steam locomotives, veteran and vintage
transport etc. Prior to moving to Tasmania in the late 60’s to take up an appointment with the H.E.C.,
he worked in the mechanical, electrical and electronics area, involving Research and Development at
the University of Adelaide, CSIRO, and Department of Supply, Weapons Research Establishment,
Salisbury, South Australia.

“THE WASP THAT
STIRRED UP A
HORNETS NEST.
TASMANIA’S
TORPEDO BOAT”

After the gradual draw-down of the British Garrison from 1850 to 1870, and the perceived threat of a
Russian invasion, senior Royal Engineer defence experts, Sir William Jervois and Colonel Peter
Scratchley were sent to the Australasian Colonies to advise them of their best means of defence. Among
Scratchley’s recommendations was the purchase of Torpedo boats, and the Tasmanian Government
obtained one 2nd. Class torpedo boat from celebrated British builder, J.I.Thornycroft & Son.

This presentation covers the launching, sea trials and use of TB1 and ultimate disposal.

RSVP: Catherine on 6234 2228 or [email address removed]

THIS MEETING WARRANTS 1.5 HOURS CPD