Abstract: A net recovery system for recovering torpedoes or the like from the surface f the water. The net recovery system consists of a net shaped into the configuration of the surface of a cone having a closed apex and an open circular base. A rigid hoop is attached to the open circular base. A main lift line has one end connected to a firing mechanism, such as a helicopter, and the other end connected to a releasable hook. A releasable lift line is connected at one end to the releasable hook and the other end connected to the apex of the net. A hoop lift line has one end connected to the main lift line above the releasable hook and the other end connected to the hoop. A net lift line has one end connected to the main lift line above the releasable hook and the other end connected to the apex of the net. The net lift line is substantially longer than the hoop lift line and the hoop lift line is substantially longer than the releasable lift line.