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: a raised structure on the deck of a submarine used especially formerly for navigation and attack direction
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Chap in conning tower blown to bits, also man on gun.
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
The maritime archaeologist identified shell impact holes in the upper starboard of the hull’s ballast tank and significant battle damage to the base of the submarine’s conning tower.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
The wind appeared to affect just one 3-point shot as the six-level conning tower and the scoreboard blocked most of the wind off the Pacific Ocean.
—Bernie Wilson, ajc, 12 Nov. 2022
He was initially cast in action roles in the saddle, the racecar, the conning tower and the spaceship.
—Adam Bernstein, Washington Post, 7 July 2022
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
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
The maritime archaeologist identified shell impact holes in the upper starboard of the hull’s ballast tank and significant battle damage to the base of the submarine’s conning tower.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
The wind appeared to affect just one 3-point shot as the six-level conning tower and the scoreboard blocked most of the wind off the Pacific Ocean.
—Bernie Wilson, ajc, 12 Nov. 2022
He was initially cast in action roles in the saddle, the racecar, the conning tower and the spaceship.
—Adam Bernstein, Washington Post, 7 July 2022
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
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“Conning tower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conning%20tower. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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