The Archive · 1940

Destroy Submarines

Torpedoes Can Be Destroyed While on Way to Target — Lynn, Mass, Apr. 5

Mr. Christian Wilson, 41-year-old inventor, said yesterday he had offered the United States and British Governments a radio beam device capable of detecting and destroying submarines within a two-mile radius.

Mr. Wilson said his device, could destroy a torpedo while it' is en route to a target He said he had corresponded with the Secretary of the Navy, Mr.: Charles Editson, and the British Embassy at Washington regarding the device, He did not disclose the contents of the correspondence, however,—United Press.

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