torpedo tube

a tube through which a self-propelled torpedo is launched, usually by the explosion of a charge of powder.

Origin of torpedo tube

First recorded in 1895–1900

The submarine boat carries a number of torpedoes, and has one torpedo-tube near the forward end from which to fire the torpedoes.

The Story of Great Inventions |Elmer Ellsworth Burns
The method of attaching the torpedo-tube to the deck is clearly illustrated in Fig. 104 and no further directions need be given.

Boys' Book of Model Boats |Raymond Francis Yates
The air-motor is started automatically by release of a trigger as the torpedo is blown out of the torpedo-tube.

Inventions of the Great War |A. Russell (Alexander Russell) Bond
The Dow torpedo-tube of the Maine has been located in the wreck.

The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 2, No. 10, March 10, 1898 |Various

A torpedo-tube for use on model destroyers and battleships is shown in Fig. 104.

Boys' Book of Model Boats |Raymond Francis Yates

torpedo tube

the tube from which a torpedo is discharged from submarines or surface ships