Attack Center: Ship Control Station


Attack Center Alarms

The red, yellow, and green boxes over the ballast control panel are the ship's alarms. Whenever major events take place on a submarine, such as diving, surfacing, or battle stations, the officer of the deck broadcasts orders from the attack center over loudspeakers throughout the boat. The alarm specific to that activity is then sounded, followed by the order repeated. Only then does the activity take place, ensuring that every crewman is aware of the change in the boat's status.



Ballast Control Panel
Attack Center Alarms
Conn Central Display Panel
Damage Control Bill
Emergency Blow Activator
Electronic Surveillance Receiver

 

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