THe FOllowing Photos Show the Interior WOrkings of the ship
The following photos were taken by Gary Bohlken. These spaces were opened for the first time (1985) since the 50's. Above painting was found on one of the barbettes.
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THE HEAD! Ah what memories. See what you guys of the 80s' 90s' missed.
The next few photos were taken by Frank Moore, 7th Div. 1951 - 1952. Frank is a volunteer docent. In Aug.2001, he had the opportunity to go below decks to help give a tour to a group of soon to be chiefs
Ward Room
XO's Office
Mess Deck
Machine Shop
Main Plot Room for the 16" guns.
Radio XMTR ROOM
Plot Room
Secondary Plot Room
5" Computers
Secondary plot room switching controls for 5" and 16" guns.
Broadway, note overhead yellow rail to move 16" projectiles
Broadway
Port side bulkhead looking forward on Broadway.
Duct for dehumidifier.
Another area of B'way
B'Way - down to engine room.
Engine room. Tom Dandes, Volunteer Coordinator, at the wheel.
Generator
Broadway Top of drawing EMØ1. Below drawing Pride And Teamwork Go A Long way
DC Central
DC Central
Next few photos show the Broadway and were taken by Margaret Mitchell, a docent.
Fire Control
Machine Shop
16 inch breech bloc, taken by Retired Chief Tom Dandes
Loading Tray
Fire Control Console
Gauge Board
HPLP Turbines
Turbine Generator
Main engine art
Main Engine Mabeline
Inside Turret
Inside Turret One
RAST Post
The Bridge
Adm. Quarters
16in. Fire control console
Barber Shop
Taylor
