conning tower

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con·ning tower | \ ˈkä-niŋ-

Definition of conning tower

: a raised structure on the deck of a submarine used especially formerly for navigation and attack direction

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Recent Examples on the Web The sub’s conning tower, where the periscope is located, is painted with Japanese flags representing its kills – and a cocktail glass representing the rescue of the Dutch submarine O-19. — Peter Krouse, cleveland, 15 June 2021 The vessel then begins to settle in the water, and as the process is continued, first the deck and then the conning tower go under water. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 8 Apr. 2021 Soryu also has two dive planes mounted on the conning tower. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 9 Feb. 2021 The submarine suffered damaged to its sail, also known as a conning tower, where watchstanders are stationed and the periscope and antennas are located. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 9 Feb. 2021 The bomb hit aft of the Grayback’s conning tower and the sub sank with the loss of her 80-strong crew. — Fox News, 11 Nov. 2019 Survivors, however, reported sighting a submarine conning tower painted with a trotting red horse on a yellow shield. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 23 July 2019

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“Conning tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conning%20tower. Accessed 25 Sep. 2021.

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