Depth Charge Projector, Mark I and Mark II Thornycroft
Development of this thrower started in 1916 and saw general service issue by August of 1917. Nominal range of 40 yards (27 m) when using the Type D depth charge. Sometimes listed as ML 9.5 in (24.1 cm) DCLT IV.
The British experienced production difficulties with this weapon and turned to the USA for help. When examined by the USN in 1917, the conclusion was that it was over-engineered and the USN instead designed their own DCT, the famous "Y" gun
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