United States of America
10"/40 (25.4 cm) Mark 3
Pictures

Updated 26 December 2008

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10"/40 (25.4 cm) turret on USS Washington ACR-11 circa 1915
Note that the top of the circular barbette is clearly visible
Bain News Service Photograph
Library of Congress Photograph ID LC-DIG-ggbain-09055

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Practice shoot aboard USS Seattle ACR-11 circa 1916
Note how "Washington" has been crossed out.  She was renamed "Seattle" on 9 November 1916.
Bain News Service Photograph
Library of Congress Photograph ID LC-DIG-ggbain-09615


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Bow turret of USS Tennessee ACR-10 about 1907-1908
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 94013


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Bow turret of USS Memphis ACR-10 (ex-Tennesse) after she was wrecked in 1916
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 82102

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Sketch of 10"/40 (25.4 cm) turret
Note the counter recoil "grasshopper" arms and spring box