Italian Submarines
Class "600"

by Cristiano D'Adamo


Periscope
There were two periscopes. The forward one, used to attack, was produces by Zeiss, while the aft one, used for exploration, was produced by the firm Galilei. On the “Perla” the Zeiss was replaced by a new model produced by San Giorgio.

The GONDAR. Notice how visible and extended the periscopes casing
was before the changes made to reduce them.
(Photo Turrini Collection)

Typical of Italian submarines, the periscope sleeves extended considerably from the cunning tower and were enclosed in a light metal structure quite visible from a distance. On the last series, the “Platino”, the periscopes reflected the German style cunning tower and were completely recessed. The exploration periscope was accessed from the control room and its well went down all the way to the keel. The attack periscope, used at lower depth than the exploration one, could be accessed from small chamber in the cunning tower.

 

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