[all4one]

After looking at the info. for the USS Wisconsin...I am wondering if they were trying to describe a Tomahawk or Harpoon missile which are listed as having been used on the Wisconsin. And since it is now a museum....maybe there are misc. ordinance that they have as examples on board.

USS Wisconsin Info.

[ExSoldier]

I am wondering if they were trying to describe a Tomahawk or Harpoon missile...

THAT Sounds more reasonable! I still don't know what they'd use it for, though. Unless somebody is considering a HOAX or a diversionary act....Somebody could I guess pack the hull full of explosives in exactly the same manner as one might weld together 55 gallon drums and pack those with TNT. Same principle. We're not talking a missile warhead here, although that's how it might be played in overseas media....

[ExSoldier]

I am wondering if they were trying to describe a Tomahawk or Harpoon missile...

THAT Sounds more reasonable! I still don't know what they'd use it for, though. Unless somebody is considering a HOAX or a diversionary act....Somebody could I guess pack the hull full of explosives in exactly the same manner as one might weld together 55 gallon drums and pack those with TNT. Same principle. We're not talking a missile warhead here, although that's how it might be played in overseas media....

[nw_arizona_granny]

You talk about inert missilies, doesnot that mean the explosive materials has been removed?

What is to keep someone from reloading it? and building a crude weapon to fire it with.

I am sure that during the Civil war the weapons were about as basic, or homemade as possible.

Could you buy the launcher on eBay?