If you've been following our channel, you know we turned a turret. The main reason we did that was to access what's known as a strikedown hatch - an opening in the deck through which projectiles can be lowered or raised. We just lowered our first projectile. Here are some highlights of the process. * * * * For other video on Turret 3 rotating: - On deck (part 1): - On deck (part 2): - Inside the rest of the turret: - Starting the motor: - How we powered the motor: Turning the turret was the result of months of hard work and research by our team, as well as input from Iowa Class battleship veterans. We make it look easy, but it's most definitely not. * * * * Want to - Support the ship?
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