Mark VII depth charge

The Mark VII depth charge was the standard British depth charge for the first three years of World War II

Development

The Mark VII depth charge most likely has its roots in British depth charges developed and used during World War I.

Service

The Mark VII depth charge was the primary British anti-submarine weapon until 1944 when the anti-submarine projectile launchers the Hedgehog spigot mortar and Squid three-barrelled mortar introduced in 1943 and 1944 proved more effective. In 1939 this was the only anti-submarine weapon available to British surface ships.

Variants

;Mark VII heavy
;Mark VII Airborne depth charge