Conning Collection

WW2 - Surcouf Submarine of the Free French Navy. The largest submarine ever built until surpassed by the first Japanese I-400-class submarine in 1943

World War II 9139-1945: Submarine at sea 1943. German navy U-boat travelling on surface in a choppy sea, crew members on conning tower. By German marine artist Adolf Bock 1890-1968

Submarines against the Japanese, 1944
A double page spread in The Sphere, 1944, entitled " Submarines against the Japs: British underwater craft operating in the Far East." On the left hand page

HM Submarine Trump - P333 - T Class
HMS Trump (pennant number P333) was a British submarine of the third group of the T class. She was built by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow

X Craft - British Midget Submarine - HMS Excelsior
The Interior of an X Craft - British Midget Submarine HMS Excelsior. Date: 1945

Douglas C-54P 50851 (msn 10428, ex 42-72323). Used for radar tests at NATC Patuxent River, MD. under designation R5D-2-2. Had two pods mounted under each outer wing

WATERING THE WINE
The wine-merchant in his cellar at dead of night... 1905

Conning tower on one of the huge mine-laying U-boats (b / w photo)
STC466089 Conning tower on one of the huge mine-laying U-boats (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Hepatoscopy or divination by the liver, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub
3614185 Hepatoscopy or divination by the liver, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Hepatoscopy or divination by the liver)

Meteorological systems on Cruise Liner Legend of the Seas off Marseilles, France
Marseilles, France - 20 June 2013. Modern cruise ships have extremely sophisticated GPS, electronic, radar and navigation systems

Russo-Japanese War - Conning Tower - Conning Tower. Part of Box 168 Boswell Collection - Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1904 - 1905

Zeebrugge - Petty Officer Reed rescuing Lieutenant Alleyn
One of the eight actions which earned the Victoria Cross during the Zeebrugge Raid of 1918. Petty-officer Reed found Lieutenant Sir John Alleyne was unable to leave the conning tower on board

A royal brewery, or how to cook a wife, engraving 1821, George IV, a conning stoker, of some Mischief brewing, stirring up the Flames of Persecution, with vengeance, saying

THE NEW STEEL ARMOUR-PLATED TURRET-SHIP, H. M. S. CONQUEROR, 1883: Torpedo Port
THE NEW STEEL ARMOUR-PLATED TURRET-SHIP, H.M.S. " CONQUEROR", 1883: Torpedo Port, Breakwater across Deck, Nordenfeldt, Hatchway Galley, Conning Tower

A Royal Brewery, Or How To Cook A Wife, Engraving 1821, George Iv, A Conning Stoker, Of Some Mischief Brewing, Stirring Up The Flames Of Persecution, With Vengeance, Saying

The New War Ship of the British Navy, H. M. s. Inflexible: the conning Tower
The New War Ship of the British Navy, H.M.s. Inflexible: the " conning" Tower (Forward) Containing the " armor Cross", 1882

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During World War II, the Surcouf Submarine of the Free French Navy played a crucial role in the battle against the Japanese in 1944. As submarines like the German U-boats and British Midget Submarine HMS Excelsior roamed the seas, their conning towers became symbols of both stealth and power. In 1943, a German navy U-boat embarked on its journey, traveling through treacherous waters. The conning tower stood tall as it navigated through enemy territories with precision and determination. Meanwhile, aboard Douglas C-54P 50851 aircrafts, brave pilots soared above war-torn skies to deliver supplies and support to troops on land. Their conning skills were essential for safe navigation amidst turbulent conditions. Amidst all this chaos, there was still room for lighter moments. "Watering the wine" became an expression used by sailors who diluted their drinks while at sea - a clever way to make limited supplies last longer. HM Submarine Trump - P333 - T Class showcased another example of skilled conning during wartime operations. Its crew maneuvered through dangerous waters with utmost caution and bravery. The massive mine-laying U-boats featured imposing conning towers that struck fear into enemies' hearts. In black-and-white photographs capturing these vessels at sea, one can't help but marvel at their sheer size and strength. Looking back further in history to Russo-Japanese War times, even then we find evidence of strategic thinking within naval forces. The sturdy conning tower served as a vantage point for commanders overseeing battles from afar. In Zeebrugge during World War I's daring raid by British forces known as Operation Z-Oceanic Vindication; Petty Officer Reed rescued Lieutenant Alleyn amidst fierce fighting near a damaged submarine's conning tower – an act of heroism etched forever in history books.