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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.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer Intertype Corporation
 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.)
 Materials HAZMAT: Cadmium
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Rubber
Plastic
Glass
Natural Fiber Fabrics
Crate:
Wood
Ferrous Alloy
Leather
Paints
Paper
Ink
 Inventory Number A19771118000 Credit Line Gift of Wadsworth W. Mount Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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