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NH 100183 Number two 180mm (7.1 inch) triple main battery gun turret aboard a Soviet Kirov class heavy cruiser during World War II.

Number two 180mm (7.1 inch) triple main battery gun turret aboard a Soviet Kirov class heavy cruiser during World War II.
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Title: Number two 180mm (7.1 inch) triple main battery gun turret aboard a Soviet Kirov class heavy cruiser during World War II.
Caption: The number two ("B") turret trained out to port. This mount contained three 180mm (7.1 inch), 57-caliber guns. Note the paravane float on deck next to the turret barbette. Paravanes were used to stream minesweeping gear over the ship's side.
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Catalog #: NH 100183
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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