Old Torpedo–Launching Ramp, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Croatia
3.5 (18 reviews) Spent Ranking #34 in Rijeka Historic Sites
A crumbling naval relic that isn't for everybody
The launching ramp from 1930s is an item belonging to the closed torpedo production factory. It is proof of the technical inventive of Rijeka during this period and at the same time is an important world landmark of industrial heritage. The torpedo factory was founded on the outline of ideas by Rijeka inhabitant, Giovanni Luppis with regard to a defence weapon known as the “saviour of the shore”. Luppis was engaged with his idea at the beginning of 1860s, without success. Fortunately, the idea interested Robert Whitehead, the director of the Rijeka Technical Institute. Based on Luppis’ idea, Whitehead developed a solution that resembled a metal fish and called it torpedo. The prototype was tested in 1866 and in 1875 the Institute became the R. Whitehead & Co. Torpedo Factory. It was the first torpedo factory in the world. The ramp, which dates back to 1930, simulated the launching of projectiles from ships and planes.
Address
Ulica Milutina Baraca, Rijeka 51000 Croatia
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 18:29
User Ratings
3.5 based on (18 reviews)
Reviews
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3Frouke L 5:00 PM Aug 8, 2016
Found the adress!!
Navication: Ulica Milutina baraca 19. Near bosch car service. Walk underneath what looks like a factory gate entrance and keep left. Walk 100 m left.
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3rolingstone1 5:00 PM May 2, 2016
Not easy to rich for strangers
First of all i m supraised that Tripadvisor knows about this place because meny people from Rijeka never heard for it. I accideantly found it one a few year ago when i have drive by bike trought Rijeka streets. It is situated of course on the bank see near ex factory Torpedo. The places looks therible and devastated, but it is extraordinary historic monumenatl. In Rijeka is made first torpedo in the world. This places deserves strong "make up"
