USS SALEM CA-139 PAGE 2

The 2 forward 8-inch guns with the superstructure in the background.

A closer look at the massive barrels of the 8-inch guns.

Inside the turret, you can see where they used to pack and load the projectiles.

I can only imagine how loud it was in the turret when these things fired.

The forwardmost anti-aircraft gun.

a close up of the rear side.

I bet it was something to be looking up at the sky while manning this gun.

The gunner's seat and controls.