Smithsonian
National Museum of American History
Fast Attacks & Boomers
Submarines in the Cold War
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Here is another
shot of the Steering & Diving Station. Now I hope I remembered this
correctly, the 2 operators, Helmsman was normally on the right
station and the Planesman was on the left. The Helmsman also
controlled the Fairwater planes (on the sail). The configuration can be
switched around. If you would like a description of a 627 Class Ship
Control Console ............CLICK HERE |
Another look at the
Periscope Stand. |
This is the ships
throttle from the Maneuvering Room. The wheels controlled the steam flow
to the propulsion turbines. If I remember correctly, the smaller inner
wheel is for reverse ( backing down). The portion of the console on the
right is where the Reactor Operator monitors the nuclear reactor. |
More Smithsonian pictures.
Revised: November 22, 2008