← Back to Page 1 — NAVPERS 10797-A — Naval Ordnance and Gunnery, Volume 1, Chapter 7: Turret Installations. Pages 131–157.
Pages 131–157 continue the technical coverage of naval gun turret installations. This section addresses ammunition handling in detail, including the parbuckling gear used to transfer projectiles within the turret, the operation of the rotating projectile ring and gypsy heads, powder bag handling procedures and safety requirements, and the interlocks and controls that govern the entire loading cycle. Also covered are the fire control connections between the turret and the ship's main battery director, the range keeper, and the stable element. Diagrams include cross-sections of the complete turret assembly showing the relationship of all major components from the shell deck to the gun muzzle. Essential reference material for understanding how the 16-inch and 14-inch gun turrets of World War II-era U.S. Navy battleships functioned in combat.
