USS Intrepid
5-INCH AMMUNITION HOIST
On the Intrepid ammunition was stored in protected compartments deep inside the ship’s hull. Mechanical hoists were used to move ammunition from the storage area to the anti-aircraft guns located at the perimeter of the carrier.
This particular hoist terminates two decks up in the ammunition handling room for the forward starboard 5-inch gun. The room is visible as part of the Marine Berthing display on the Gallery Deck.
USS Intrepid
5-INCH AMMUNITION HOIST
On the Intrepid ammunition was stored in protected compartments deep inside the ship’s hull. Mechanical hoists were used to move ammunition from the storage area to the anti-aircraft guns located at the perimeter of the carrier.
This particular hoist terminates two decks up in the ammunition handling room for the forward starboard 5-inch gun. The room is visible as part of the Marine Berthing display on the Gallery Deck.