[wbdp] 11 - Big Ship, Big Guns, Big Trouble! [b... -

A "citadel" design intended to protect vital machinery from plunging fire. 🔫 The "Big Guns": Main Battery Mechanics

Four massive steam turbines generating 150,000 shaft horsepower. [WBDP] 11 - Big Ship, Big Guns, Big Trouble! [B...

Housing for over 2,000 personnel, creating a floating city. A "citadel" design intended to protect vital machinery

The "Big Guns" refer to the triple-turret 16-inch (406mm) cannons that serve as the ship's primary offensive capability. [WBDP] 11 - Big Ship, Big Guns, Big Trouble! [B...

The episode details the sheer scale of the vessel, emphasizing that size is both a weapon and a vulnerability. Over 800 feet of reinforced steel plating.

The episode highlights how firing these guns can damage the ship's own deck and delicate radar equipment. ⚠️ The "Big Trouble": Tactical Challenges