Word: torpedoed
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...nine ships was mobilized at Montauk, on the eastern end of Long Island, and on August 20 proceeded to Black Island, where the Volunteer Blue Fleet was organized, which attempted to prevent the landing of 40,000 men by the Red Fleet somewhere north of Cape Hatteras. Twenty torpedo boats, together with colliers, supply ships, submarines and an aeroplane completed the fleet. The torpedo boats were sent out to scout for the enemy, and reported its location east of New Jersey, whither the battleships were sent. After several minor fights the Blues were defeated in a large engagement...
...ships then returned to the ports of departure, where local defensive practice was held with torpedo boats and "mosquito" fleets of launches...
...Remarkable opportunity for a Summer Cruise on a dreadnaught taking part in the big battle manoeuvers of the Atlantic Fleet. A chance to see Battleships, Cruisers, Submarines, Torpedo-boats and Hydro-aeroplane in actual operation in a great naval war-game." THOMAS W. SLOCUM '90, Overseer...
...then march to the embankment, where it will be met by a small fleet of motor boats. This crossing of the river will be made an aquatic jubilee. Progress in naval construction will be shown by the latest models of many types of vessels. It is planned to have torpedo boat destroyers and submarines in manoeuvres in the Basin, working in conjunction with fast motor boats and hydroplanes, which will aim to show the utility of small craft in time of war. It is also planned to have an aeroplane which will perform various "stunts" over the heads...
Among the many interesting features will be submarine runs, torpedo runs, exhibition drills and "man overboard" drills. There will also be dancing on the battleships and other amusements of a usual fair...