USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62) AT SEA Part 3

Description

1) HA MS 16" guns firing to starb'd; several of the crew come to look down over the main deck area from an upper deck area. VG 2) HA MS Turret training around towards starboard bow; this is #2 turret, #1 turret in normal position in BG; turret continues training around to port side, swinging completely around, comes to a stop. VG 3) HA MLS Forward section of ship, #2 turret firing a salvo off port bow. VG 4) HA MLS Forward section of ship, #2 turret trained out over port side, training somewhat abeam. VG 5) HA MS Three 16" gun barrels from #2 turret trained out over port side, directly abeam; slight elevation, center gun barrel is depressed, again elevated to the normal position. VG 6) HA MLS 16" gun barrels of #2 turret trained to port; salvo is fired by all three guns, guns are then depressed, smoke comes from gun barrels as a blast of air is sent thru gun barrels, blowing out any debris; smoke drifts down towards the bow. VG 7) HA MLS Foc'sle area of ship,

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities