User talk:Fondudaviation

Debate (gently)

French destroyer Surcouf (D621)

Hi Fondudaviation, thanks for taking the time to clarify the statement. As someone who is not familiar with torpedoes, the phrase triple backward (long-) torpedo was confusing. At first I thought it referred to long-range torpedoes, and I considered adding the word "range". But now, with your explanation, I see that the word "long-" refers to "tube length" rather than "range". Therefore, I would recommend modifying the statement as: triple backward (long-tube) torpedo. I was also confused by the terminology "triple backward"; could you clarify?

As to placement, the Infobox might be the best location for the detailed torpedo description, as you suggested. Perhaps, within the text, simply write: "In order to install an Operations center and housings for an admiral and his staff, the forward 57mm mount was removed (extending forward the bridge) and the torpedo launchers were disembarked (replaced by housing)."

Nice article. Regards. Woodlot (talk) 11:02, 6 November 2016 (UTC)

Hi Fondudaviation, let me see if I understand your explanation of "triple backward". You seem to be saying that the configuration of torpedo tubes is on a platform where a group of 3 tubes (i.e., triple) are mounted. And this platform, of 3 torpedo tubes that were removed for construction of "housing quarters", was located toward the back of the ship (i.e., backwards). If my interpretation is correct, then I would change "triple backward" and state it as, "...the aft torpedo platform was removed so that housing quarters could be constructed." In other words, try to use "naval terminology". Regards. Woodlot (talk) 10:54, 7 November 2016 (UTC)

My response is posted on your talk page. Regards. - Fondudaviation (talk) 18:47, 7 November 2016 (UTC)

Fondudaviation, your modifications have clarified all the concerns I had. Good work. Woodlot (talk) 20:47, 7 November 2016 (UTC)