Fleet boat question: part identification

bmacauto · 11-29-17, 02:45 PM

Hello all,
I'm trying to identify a part of typical Gato/Balao subs. This "hatch/port" is just behind the ammo storage lockers in the conning tower. In the photo linked below, the part in question is on the left side, comes out of the super-structure at an angle, has a black top... has a "geared" hatch that looks like it can be opened remotely. I understand that the hatches on the conning tower are for ammo storage... it looks like this "port" is the size of a shell.. my guess is for moving ammo to the deck gun.

I'd love to know it's true function! Does anyone have any ideas?

11-29-17, 02:45 PM	#1
bmacauto Nub Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 3 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Fleet boat question: part identification Hello all, I'm trying to identify a part of typical Gato/Balao subs. This "hatch/port" is just behind the ammo storage lockers in the conning tower. In the photo linked below, the part in question is on the left side, comes out of the super-structure at an angle, has a black top... has a "geared" hatch that looks like it can be opened remotely. I understand that the hatches on the conning tower are for ammo storage... it looks like this "port" is the size of a shell.. my guess is for moving ammo to the deck gun. I'd love to know it's true function! Does anyone have any ideas?