US Submarines 1941-45 by Jim Christley

Author:Jim Christley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: US Submarines 1941–45
ISBN: 9781780964676
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2011-12-25T16:00:00+00:00

D: BALAO CLASS SUBMARINE

KEY

1 Bow buoyancy tank, used to give initial positive lift to the bow when surfacing

2 Windlass

3 Capstan

4 Torpedo impulse flasks

5 Forward escape hatch

6 Torpedo loading hatch

7 Wardroom, in the forward battery compartment

8 Ventilation exhaust main

9 Wardroom stateroom no. 2

10 Forward battery blowers

11 Steering stand

12 Forward ammo ready locker

13 Antenna

14 Conning tower

15 Periscope no. 1

16 Periscope no. 2

17 SJ radar mast

18 Radar SD antennas

19 Engine induction and ship’s supply outboard valve

20 Deck armament (varies)

21 Stowage for four torpedoes

22 Aft torpedo tubes (four)

23 Propeller shaft

24 Stern plane

25 Rudder

26 Port reduction gear

27 Port main motor

28 Main propulsion controls

29 Main diesel engine no. 4

30 Auxiliary generator

31 Main generator

32 Main diesel engine no. 2

33 After battery space

34 Crew’s mess

35 Fuel ballast tanks

36 Galley

37 Radio room

38 Engine air induction lines

39 Diving station

40 Negative tank

41 Forward battery space

42 Main ballast tanks

43 Underwater sound equipment

44 Emergency fresh water

45 Forward torpedo room

46 Bow plane

47 Torpedo tubes (six)

48 Torpedo tube shutters

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