Real Submarine Technology & History Q&A

soopaman2 · 10-12-11, 07:08 AM

I always wondered some things, and once again draw upon the collective knowledge here.

How did they get torpedoes from external storage and into the ship. Is there some kind of winch they had to help, or brute manpower. Torps had to be close to 400-500 pounds, no? Bruteing them in rough, or even slightly pitching seas had to be tough.

Did it have to come in through the conning tower hatch? Was that the only hatch?

Are external storage systems still in use today?

Sorry to bombard you with questions, just curious is all.

10-12-11, 07:08 AM	#10
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I always wondered some things, and once again draw upon the collective knowledge here. How did they get torpedoes from external storage and into the ship. Is there some kind of winch they had to help, or brute manpower. Torps had to be close to 400-500 pounds, no? Bruteing them in rough, or even slightly pitching seas had to be tough. Did it have to come in through the conning tower hatch? Was that the only hatch? Are external storage systems still in use today? Sorry to bombard you with questions, just curious is all. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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