depth charge


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a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water

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An exploding depth charge could destroy a U-boat 25ft away and damage one 50ft away.
My role for sub attacks was the hand controls on the wing of the bridge that released the two stern depth charges." Walter's blue eyes sparkle with animation.
This was an inviting target for depth charge attack so, regardless of the risk of ground fire, we turned quickly and did a run on it, still at 600-ft with the mountain towering close alongside.
The exercises included replenishment of men and material from one ship to another, Rocket Depth Charge (RDC) firing by ship and aircraft and helicopter borne visit board search and seizure exercises.
There are glaring jolts in style here, from the epic soundscape beginnings of the title track to the heavy metal meets car alarm urgency of Depth Charge, but like a mix tape from your coolest friend, it works.
The cruiser also has short-range surface-to-air missile, two kinds of ship cannons, torpedo launchers, depth charge launchers and its main weapon - the P-1000 Vulkan anti-ship guided missiles.
Another depth charge pattern "B" was set, but before they could act Lawrence's voice came through the voice pipe.
And a judge who saw footage of a home-made depth charge thrown into a lake and a "bomb" blowing up a snowman has made Binns the subject of a 12-month community order.
If I meet a woman and she's wearing a skirt and she's got stockings on, and I get just a glimpse of it, it sends a depth charge to my libido - Russell Brand
This allows Mr Bemis and other divers to "look but not touch" - even though the Navy has previously used it for depth charge target practice.
Lee came in to finish the job, dropping a depth charge that exploded 30 feet aft of the conning tower.
Dr Peter Evans, of Sea Watch, said depth charge explosions and noise from ships affecting whales' hearing could lead to strandings.
There would always be a kid a stone heavier whose idea of fun was first to "depth charge" you and then cling to your back, forcing you under to replicate a real drowning situation.
Carlos Alberto's depth charge, hit with thrilling power and without breaking stride, was not just an iconic World Cup goal - it remains his glorious legacy to the game 46 years later.