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Under the watchful eye of a chief torpedoman, a student makes depth and gyro adjustments to a Mark VIII torpedo. Note the heavy application of grease on the weapon. Both tubes and torpedoes were heavily greased prior to the weapon's insertion into the tube, to facilitate ejection when the torpedo was fired. (National Archives)
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A sailor greasing the inside of a torpedo tube. (National Archives)
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Aft end of a 21 inch torpedo tube aboard PT 64. Note the malllet at left, behind the open door of the tube. This was used to strike the percussion cap of the firing charge located atop the tube in the event of electrical failure if the torpedoes were fired from the bridge. (National Archives)
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Unloading the torpedo from its cradle. (National Archives)
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