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Two WWII 'human torpedoes' believed to be lying off Phuket

6 May 2006 (The Nation) – Possible WWII British manned torpedoes to be investigated in Phuket.

Two WWII ‘human torpedoes’ believed to be lying off Phuket

A Phuket marine-supply company is seeking permission to salvage what it believes are two British “human torpedoes” that have been lying in the sea near Phuket since World War II, the governor of Phuket said yesterday.

Manned torpedoes were secret naval weapons commissioned during World War II.

The British versions were electrically propelled mini-submarines with two crewmen equipped with diving suits riding astride.

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May 6th, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Thailand, Underwater Archaeology

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  • Jerry Shoffner

    Have just come back from a tremendous holiday to Phuket, stayed at West of Eden in the north part which is less busy than southward areas, great resort and awesome bays. We hired a jeep for only 300 baht per day and would drive around the total region. So many great places to dine, our favourite restaurant was Thai Food Heaven which had the most phenomenal view over the beach, the faculty was rather nice and the food so yummy, we would go for sunset drinks. My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time in Phuket Town and will be back for New Year.