U.S.S. Olympia

GUNDECK VIEWS     

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        The first three are photos of the Admiral's quarters and pantry.  The last are the Captain's quarters and head.  It's interesting that even they contain gun mounts.

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First photo is of the gun deck showing a couple of the 5" mounts.  The second is the fire alarm board that warned of overheating and fires in the coal bunkers and magazines.  The third is a 5" hoist.

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Here's the best part.  5" guns in beautiful condition.  Comparison between these photos and those of the guns on Texas shows only three apparent differences.  Their foundations are different, the Texas mounts have small platforms for the pointer and trainer to stand on and Texas guns have directors mounted to them.