Torpedo motor

[McGyver]

I have a strange finding that I try to identify.
I think it is a us or uk torpedo motor for a airdropped torpedo.
Its made from aluminium and has englisch text on it. inlet and discharge

Discharge port

Front view

Aft view

Regulator

Side view
There is a german sunken boat close to where it was found,
but it is not known that torpedos were used to sink it.
Any info will help.
McGyver

[LizardKing]

I think the answer on the type of torpedo used to sink the ship would be "the exploding type one". Sorry mate, i couldn't resist!

Nice finding and i hope the guys will help you out with this one!

[m3bobby]

I have no idea about Torpedo design but I think this looks more like a pump, is there what maybe a drive shaft?

[Natter]

I have no idea what this is, but it's in no way similar to a torpedoengine of any sort (the word "discharge" could indicate a valve of some sort).

[Scout]

As above.

BTW would big parts survive a succesful WWII torpedo hit?

[Natter]

BTW would big parts survive a succesful WWII torpedo hit?

Yes, it's possible (depending on the circumstances). There are several examples of torpedoparts being recovered. For instance: Several G7e parts are preserved from the attacks in Scapa Flow by Prien. In the warmuseum in Narvik you can see a G7a aftsections having survived the warheads detonation (probably detonated when hitting land at shallow depht, and the force of the explosion have been dissapated through the air) ++

[Scout]

Thanks.

Prien's attack on the Royal Oak was one heck of a run!