"Acoustic Homing Torpedoes known as "Suzies"?" Topic
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| GuruDave | 23 Apr 2012 5:43 a.m. PST |
I recently interviewed a WW2 submariner veteran who told a story about an errant acoustic homing torpedo that was fired by his sub (USS Tench) and nearly came back and struck it. He said these torpedoes were called "Suzies" by the crew (maybe spelled "Susies"). Does anyone know where this term came from? Thanks! |
| GuruDave | 23 Apr 2012 6:55 a.m. PST |
I did find this: Also used towards the end of WW-II were small sound guided torpedoes, called the Mark 27 Acoustic Homing Torpedo or "Cutie," that are designed for defending against an attack by an enemy surface ship. |
| Sundance | 23 Apr 2012 2:58 p.m. PST |
Cuties rings a bell while Suzies doesn't. Doesn't necessarily mean anything, though. |
| Lion in the Stars | 24 Apr 2012 5:36 a.m. PST |
Yeah, that sounds like a Mk27 'Cutie'. Wouldn't be the first time that bubbleheads have renamed something to a personal name, however. |
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