Object Details
Manufacturer
Intertype Corporation
Summary
This is a grapnel rocket launch kit for use with U.S. Navy rockets for throwing lines. The kit was developed by inventor Wadsworth W. Mount for the purpose of throwing life lines for rescue work at sea or from ship to shore as life saving rockets and used standard U.S. Navy 1.25-in.and 3.25-in. rockets. The rockets were also to be used to climb cliffs and for breaching beach defenses.
Successful tests of these rockets were conducted from 1944 to 1946. However, Mount's rockets were not adopted by the military services. The kit was donated to the Smithsonian by Mount in 1976.
Credit Line
Gift of Wadsworth W. Mount
Inventory Number
A19771118000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Rubber
Plastic
Glass
Natural Fiber Fabrics
Crate:
Wood
Ferrous Alloy
Leather
Paints
Paper
Ink
Dimensions
Other (rectangular assembly): 1 ft. 10 in. × 2 3/4 in. (55.9 × 7cm)
Other (rods for reel): 6 in. (15.2cm)
Other (cylinder): 1 ft. 3 1/2 in. × 2 3/4 in. × 6 in. (39.4 × 7 × 15.2cm)
Other (two rods together): 6 ft. 1 in. (185.4cm)
Storage (Wood Trunk): 81.3 × 76.2 × 27.9cm (2 ft. 8 in. × 2 ft. 6 in. × 11 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19771118000