First, they would be in the way of the 16-inch gun turret on the after deck. (Note: The Ship’s Kingfisher planes were launched for two reasons. But before this took place, we had to launch our planes. “Following on schedule at 2:00PM, General Quarters was sounded, this time it was for a purpose, the bombardment of Ponape ().
(shells used primarily for bombardment of islands and other land targets) (shells used to penetrate another ship’s armor or reinforced fortifications on shore) The primary targets for these guns were enemy ships and shore bombardments. The guns are housed in three six-level turrets, which extend from the exterior decks down to just above the Ship’s bottom.
The nine 16-inch guns comprise NORTH CAROLINA’s “Main Battery,” her most destructive weapon.
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