I need to find the pivot point of the two 15 cm guns in the Bismarck's secondary turrets, if there is a profile image that shows the barrel at 2 different angles of elevation I can find where they intersect, if anyone has such an image it would be much appreciated

Were there any large hatches or doors on warships in the world wars, meant for loading large cargo on board? Maybe coal or ammunition?

I thought I saw something like this on one, but now I'm having trouble tracking it down.

Hi guys, I need the measurements for the turret ring of Bismarck's 380mm turrets.
I have a diagram from the book Anatomy of the Ship, but for whatever reason it has every measurement other than the turret ring diameter

Any info is much appreciated

My great uncle, Cheif Petty Officer (R) Herman Ware served from 1954 to 1978 and showed me this picture of the first naval vessel he was stationed on. I tried to find the name and history of the ship, but I cannot find it anywhere.

Can anyone positively identify the gun in the diagram on the last page of this web document?

https://marconiradarhistory.pbworks.com/f/909.pdf

I know enough to see that it is one of the 4.5" models, and given the ships that mounted the 909 am I right in concluding this is a Mark 8?

If so, was the gunhouse shown in this diagram used with the Mark 8? I seem to recall this same design on the Mark 5 as well?

Why did the Japanese add open 127mm mounts on the Yamato and move the enclosed mounts a deck lower instead of keeping the original turrets in the same place and add more enclosed mounts on the lower deck? With the 18 inch guns' shock problem, wouldn't it have made more sense to add enclosed mounts instead of open mounts?

Yamato 1941

Yamato 1945

With Japan building carriers again, and the military’s tendency to reuse names, we could end up with some really interesting history lessons.

Why don't people put ornamentation on warships anymore? It used to be very common during the age of sail to make Worship's decorative better serves their non combar functions. Why did we stop?

I am looking for a book I had as a kid. In the back was an identification guide with lots of warships silhouettes. Not much to go on, but wondering if folks know this one.

HMS Vanguard was the last battleship ever commissioned, and I find it quite striking—it’s a beautiful ship. However, when I look at its specifications I’m puzzled. It’s a big ship by almost any measure…except its main guns. At a time when bigger and bigger guns were being placed on these vessels, in triple or even quad turrets, and battleships generally were becoming obsolete…here is Vanguard, with twin-15 turrets. What was the point of this ship? I’m sure I could find a scholarly article explaining, but I’d rather see a discussion from my esteemed Redditors.

Please don't be too strict on me. I am a total noob. But I went into a rabbit hole and I try to understand the tasks of departments on Navy ships.

Hi, I'm looking for a recommendation for an up-to-date warship visual guide. Sort of like DK books, or Jane's--the closest thing I can think of is Jane's actually, but its rather outdated since it was published in 2003. A lot of books are also about specific classes or eras, rather than all-encompassing. I saw a new "identification guide" on amazon that was published in 2022, but it had no reviews so I wasn't sure if I'd risk it. Just curious if any of you folks own one that you'd recommend. I'm looking for something that's mostly photos and diagrams that I can use as reference for art and scale modeling projects. Thanks!

Looking at modern warships, they all seem to be going to slant sided hulls. is this because it reduces the radar cross-section? If so, how much impact does it have?

Grand Old Lady, found tucked away in an antique shop in North Wales.

Various types of radioluminescent disks have been used by the armed forces to provide low level light sources for use at night since the 1930s and into WWII. The three major categories of military markers are Personnel markers, bridge markers, and deck markers. Deck markers were primarily employed by the U.S. Navy and attached to the deck of a ship via two screws. I am trying to determine approximately how many deck markers were installed on U.S. Navy ships (looking for source material: documents/reports/blueprints). Any help with information or resources would be appreciated!

Are there any preserved French Warships from World War 2 I could visit, preferably a Le Fantasque destroyer? I googled it, i can’t find any French museum ships anywhere. Its like they just Vanished after the war together with Richelieu.

It just struck me, say in large waves, shouldnt the bell be thrown about and ringing constantly?