An underwater cutting torch displayed in Portsmouth Dockyard, Hampshire

A photographic study of an underwater oxy-acetylene cutting torch laid on a sheet in Portsmouth Dockyard. Three pipe connections lead to a grip handle and the flame nozzle is at the end of a short pipe with a right-angle. It is broken down into its 16 constituent parts. See also negative number N25689 for this torch in its complete state.

Object details

ID: N25690
Type: Negative
Materials: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 4 October 1944
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 101 mm x 127 mm