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Originally Posted by Kpt. Lehmann
Slight correction mate. The ready supply of ammunition was kept in watertight compartment(s) in the deck... The gun's ammo chute was in the conning tower... and used after the ready supply was exhausted.
At any rate, use of the gun while decks were awash was a dangerous proposition. Primarily for the men manning the gun.
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So only the ready use would be flooded at decks awash? And as for the chute being in the conning tower, wouldn't it open to a door at deck level? I'm sure they didn't pass it down from the bridge.
Now I'm less arguing and more confused.
