Conning tower

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A conning tower is a raised platform on a ship or submarine, often armoured, from which an officer in charge can con (direct) the vessel, controlling movements of the ship by giving orders to those responsible for the ship's engine, rudder, lines, and ground tackle. It is usually located as high on the ship as is practical, to give the conning team good visibility of the entirety of the ship, ocean conditions, and other vessels.

Read on Wikipedia · Image Photographer: Allan C. Green 1878 - 1954 Restoration: Adam Cuerden Please credit both, Public domain