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Mine Disposal Handbook , 1945, was created by the U.S. Navy Bomb Disposal School near the end of WW II. It covers all forms of underwater ordnance, not just mines.
Catapult Type H, Mark 8 , NAVAER 51-15HA-502, 1956, describes the hydraulic catapult installed in the Essex class carriers.
Unit Course in Marine Electricity , 1942. Museum ships stabilizing or restoring their electrical systems will appreciate many parts of the manual. Items such as the proper ways of working with armored cable, lacing, etc. are included.
Basic Fire Control Mechanisms , OP 1140, 1944, describes the mechanical computing elements used in U.S. Navy fire control systems. These components are the building blocks of some of the most successful analog mechanical computers ever built. (in PDF)
Torpedo Angle Solvers Mark 7 and Mods., Description and Instructions for Use, O.D. 4656, 1943. Describes the circular slide rule used to calculate torpedo gyro angle.
Canadian Forces "O" Class Training Notebooks , 1968 include over 700 pages on all aspects of the Oberon class submarines.
United States Maritime Service Training Manual, Engineering Branch Training, 1944, was created during the peak of US emergency growth in the merchant marine.
8-Inch 3-Gun Turrets Main Armament For USS Salem Class, Turret Description And Operation , 1947. Describes in detail the first post-WW II gun turret and last big gun turret created by the US U.S. Navy.
Target Bearing Transmitter, Mark 8 , O.P. 1189, 1944. Describes the transmitters for the waterproof binoculars used for target designation on US WW II submarines. (missing pages 14-15) tbt-mk8-op1189.pdf (19.9 MB).
Painting Of Naval Ordnance Equipment , NAVORD OSTD 52, 1955, describes the standards for painting of ordnance, choice of coating, etc.
Intelligence, Recognition Handbook, Photo Interpretation:
Depth Charges, Mark 6, Mark 6 Mod. 1, Mark 7, Mark 7, Mod. 1 , OP 747, 1943, covers the U.S.N. depth charge from the first half of WW II.
Specification For Paints On Exteriors of Projectiles Purchased By The Navy , O.S. 1351, 1943, proj-color.pdf (556 KB PDF)
Relatively Modern Training Courses Although in training course format, these also serve as reference material in their topics. NOTE THAT THESE MAY BE OUT OF DATE. Use them for museum interpretation and background information, but do not directly follow them without checking more current and possibly safer references.
Textbook of Seamanship , 1891, by Commodore Luce, revised by Lieutenant Ward. A classic manual of seamanship under sail or steam from very near the end of the age of sail.
United States Maritime Service Training Manual, Preliminary Training, 1943. The merchant equivalent of Basic Military Requirements, it has details of lifeboats and basics of life at sea.
The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command (formerly Naval Historical Center) has a variety of Online Publications and Documents. Also see Research Overview.
Submarine Sanctuaries Bombing And Attack Restrictions , 1943 shows how submarines and allied aircraft were supposed to be deconflicted. Unfortunately we also know that there were numerous friendly fire incidents during WW II.
Most of these are put in context at ECM MK II Notes.
U.S. Navy Torpedo Gyroscopes Non-Tumble Type , OP 627(A), 1942, is the basic service manual for the principle U.S. torpedo gyro of WW II.
Optical Equipment, Periscopes, Mark XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII and XIX description , O.P. 495, 1924. Describes early submarine periscopes. periscope-mk-16-19.pdf (2.4 MB).
Handbook of Damage Control , NAVPERS 16191, 1945, was created near the end of World War II and represents best practices in WW II damage control.
Tools, Shop and Repair NOTE THAT THESE MAY BE OUT OF DATE. Always check your machine manuals and look for more current and possibly safer references.
Standard Organization Book for 2100-Ton Destroyers, 1943. This describes the organization of the personnel and standard procedures on a WW II destroyer. Among the many tables there are details that provide insight in to the life aboard and operation of a destroyer.
5-Inch Twin Gun Mount Mark 28, 32 and 38, OP 805, 1944, is a detailed manual describing this very successful naval gun from WW II.
5-Inch Gun Mount Mark 40 Installation Instructions , OD 4707, 1944, describes the installation of the five inch, 25 caliber, wet mount gun used on U.S.N. submarines near the end of WW II.
Torpedo Fire Control Equipment (Destroyer Type), 1947. This manual describes the peak of WW II US destroyer torpedo fire control technology.
Arma Gyro-compass Mark 7, Mod. 4 , 1943, is a service manual for the preferred U.S. submarine gyro-compass of WW II. This was also used on small surface ships that had fire control, but only one gyro. It is very similar to the Arma Mk 8 Gyro-compass used on larger CA, BB, and CVs.
Lubrication of Ordnance Equipment , NAVORD OD 3000, 1968, od3000-lubrication-ordnanace.pdf (11.6 MB PDF)
5-Inch Gun Mount Mark 40 , OP 1029, 1944, describes the five inch, 25 caliber, wet mount gun used on U.S.N. submarines near the end of WW II.
Notes on Servicing Radio and Sound Equipment , 1942, is a training manual that introduces the art of tube radio and sound equipment repair. This included both receivers and transmitters, and the motor generators they use.
40 MM Antiaircraft Gun , OP 820, 1943. The maintenance manual for the dual Bofors 40mm gun. This was the most widely used anti-aircraft gun of WW II.
The Schwartzkopff Torpedo U.S.N., Descriptions Nomenclatures and Plates. , 1903, is a manual for an early torpedo purchased by the U.S. Navy. It was used as an antisurface ship torpedo fired from battleships and torpedo-boats.
Missile Launchers and Related Equipment Catalog , Ordnance Pamphlet 1855, 1953, is a U.S. Navy catalog of missile launchers, rocket launchers, depth charge projectors, and related equipment.
History of Communication-Electronics in the United States Navy , Thomas White's web site contains this classic reference by Captain L.S. Howeth.
B.R. 1919, Handbook for 40mm Bofors Twin R.P. 50 Mark 5 Mounting , 19450. br1919.pdf (14 MB PDF)
Net and Boom Defenses , Ordnance Pamphlet 636A, 1944, shows how Net and Boom defenses were used to protect ships and harbors from submarines and torpedoes during WW II.
U.S.S. Massachusetts - Brief Description of the Engineering Department is a training manual created aboard the battleship to introduce new men to the ships engineering systems.
Gun Mount And Turret Catalog , Ordnance Pamphlet 1112, 1945, is a Navy catalog of Gun Mounts and Turrets that includes almost all the U.S. Navy WW II equipment.
Demolition Outfit Mark 108 (for Submarines) , O.P. 1012, 1942 describes the demolition outfit provided for scuttling a WW II submarine.
Index and User Guide, 2005 ch001.pdf (110 KB) Readiness and Care of Inactive Ships, 2005 ch050.pdf (1.4 MB) Fasteners, 1997 ch075.pdf (1.25 MB) Waterborne Underwater Hull Cleaning of Navy Ships, 2006 ch081.pdf (5.2 MB) Weights and Stability, 2005 ch096.pdf (387 KB) Electric Power Distribution Systems, 1998 ch320.pdf (431 KB) Navigation Systems, Equipment and Aids, 1999 ch420.pdf (409 KB) Boats and Small Craft, 1998 ch583.pdf (1.75 MB) Aircraft Elevators, 1997 ch588.pdf (402 KB) Pollution Control, 1999 ch593.pdf (1.28 MB) Structural Closures, 2005 ch600-1.pdf (1.9 MB) Non Structural Closures, 2005 ch600-2.pdf (1.7 MB) Hull Outfitting Equipment, 2005 ch600-3.pdf (452 KB) Wire and Fire Rope and Rigging, 1999 ch613.pdf (1.8 MB) Cargo and Weapons Elevators, 1998 ch772.pdf (1.39 MB)
Mine Identification Manual , O.P. 898, 1943, is a catalog of U.S. mines from WW II.
Naval Ships' Technical Manual (NSTM): We have requested the release of more of these from the U.S. Navy. NOTE THAT THESE MAY BE OUT OF DATE. Use them for museum interpretation and background information, but do not directly follow them without checking more current and possibly safer references.
Standard Submarine Phraseology , describes a set of uniform voice procedures and phraseology for use throughout the U.S. WW II submarine fleet.
The Elements and Practice of Rigging And Seamanship , 1794, by David Steel, is a first comprehensive English textbook of rigging, seamanship and naval tactics.
Electricity, Communications, Sonar and Radar:
Optical Instruments Data Sheets , O.P. 1200, 1953, is a catalog of optical instruments, mostly used in gun fire control.
WW II Merchant Marine:
VT Fuzes For Projectiles and Spin-Stabilized Rockets , OP 1480, 1946, is a manual for the U.S. proximity fuzes of WW II.
Instruction Book For Quick-Acting Doors , NAVSHIPS 316-0042, describes the single handle (wheel) US Navy water-tight door.
The Howell Torpedo, 14.2 Inches, Mark I. , 1896, is a manual for the first torpedo to be produced in quantity by the U.S. Navy. From 1890-1896 it was used as an antisurface ship torpedo fired from battleships and torpedo-boats.
Introduction to Radio , 1946. An introduction to electronics and naval radio. It covers basic tube electronics in the beginning, then explains the basic operating instructions for typical WW II radios.
B.R. 1534, Handbook on Minor Fire Control Instruments , 1946, describes the Vickers Range Clock, Dumaresq, Coventry Range Clock, Portable Fire Control Tray, Range Transmitter and Spotting Box, Deflection Transmitter and Spotting Box. Some of these classic British instruments were kept in use over 50 years.
Surface Pyrotechnics and Projectors , Ordnance Pamphlet 1177, 1945, describes modified fireworks used by surface ships, submarines and merchant ships. These are used for used for signaling, marking, or illuminating objects.
Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series (NEETS), 1998. Relatively modern basic electricity and electronics classes.
Photographic Interpretation Keys Airfield Installations , AFM 200-40, NAVAER 10-35-611, 1954. This manual shows the basics of photo interpretation with the example of Cold War airfields.
Torpedoes & Depth Charges.
Submarine Periscope Type 2 , 1940. Describes a type 2 attack periscope (89KA40/1.414) used during WW II. Be sure to also check the Fleetsub Periscope training manual. periscope-type2-1940.pdf (14.5 MB).
Aerographer's Mate, Module 1-Surface Weather Observations, 1999 aerographer1.pdf (7.4 MB) Aerographer's Mate, Module 2-Miscellaneous Observation's and Codes, 1999 aerographer2.pdf (4.1 MB) Aerographer's Mate, Module 3-Environmental Satellites and Weather Radio, 1999 aerographer3.pdf (16.6 MB) Aerographer's Mate, Module 4-Environmental Communications and Administration, 1999 aerographer4.pdf (3.1 MB) Aerographer's Mate, Module 5-Basic Meteorology, 2001 aerographer5.pdf (3.1 MB) Aerographer's Mate 1 & C, 1995 aerographermate.pdf (10.4 MB) Aviation Electronics Technician 1 (Organizational), 1993 aviationET.pdf (4.6 MB) Aviation Structural Mechanic (H & S) 3 & 2, 1993 aviationmechHS.pdf (17.4 MB) Aviation Structural Mechanic E 1 & C, 1991 aviationmechE.pdf (2.3 MB) Aviation-Power Generation and Distribution, 2001 aviationpower.pdf (1.9 MB) AIRMAN, 2000 airman.pdf (10.6 MB) Aviation Boatswain's Mate E, 2001 aviationboatswainsmateE.pdf (5.8 MB) Aviation Boatswain's Mate H, 2001 aviationboatswainsmateH.pdf (7.4 MB) Aviation Ordnanceman, 2001 aviationordnanceman.pdf (7.5 MB) Basic Military Requirements , 2002 basicmilitaryrequirements.pdf (32.9 MB) Captivity - The Extreme Circumstance, 2001 captivity.pdf (32.9 MB) Cargo Specialists' Handbook, 1999 fm55_17_army_cargo.pdf (9 MB) Construction Electrician Basic, 1998 constelect2.pdf (5.3 MB) Construction Electrician Intermediate, 1998 constelect2.pdf (8.7 MB) Damage Controlman, 2001 damagecontrolman.pdf (6.9 MB) Electronics Technician, Volume 1-Safety, 1997 et1.pdf (1.4 MB) Electronics Technician, Volume 2-Administration, 1993 et2.pdf (1.9 MB) Electronics Technician, Volume 3-Communications Systems, 1997 et3.pdf (11.6 MB) Electronics Technician, Volume 4-Radar Systems, 1993 et4.pdf (824 KB) Electronics Technician, Volume 5-Navigation Systems, 1994 et5.pdf (1.7 MB) Electronics Technician, Volume 6-Digital Data Systems, 1997 et6.pdf (15.8 MB) Electronics Technician, Volume 7-Antennas and Wave Propagation, 1995 et7.pdf (3.1 MB) Electronics Technician, Volume 8-Support Systems, 1996 et8.pdf (11.6 MB) Engineman 1 & C, 2001 engineman1.pdf (5.7 MB) Engineman 2, 1992 engineman2.pdf (4.2 MB) Fire Controlman, Volume 1-Administration and Safety, 2001 fc1.pdf (19.9 MB) Fire Controlman, Volume 2-Fire-Control Radar Fundamentals, 2000 fc2.pdf (3.5 MB) Fire Controlman, Volume 3-Digital Data Systems, 1997 fc3.pdf (17.5 MB) Fire Controlman, Volume 4-Fire-Control Maintenance Concepts, 1997 fc4.pdf (3.6 MB) Fire Controlman, Volume 5-Display Systems and Devices, 1997 fc5.pdf (3.4 MB) Fire Controlman, Volume 6-Digital Communications, 1997 fc6.pdf (2.3 MB) Fireman, 1992 fireman.pdf (6.5 MB) Gunner's Mate, 1996 gunnersmate.pdf (25 MB) Instructional Theory, 1992 instructionaltheory.pdf (4 MB) Lookout Training Handbook, 2000 lookout.pdf (928 KB) Operations Specialist Vol. 1, 2000 operationsspecialist1.pdf (8.4 MB) Opticalman 3 & 2, 1989 opticalman-navedtra-10215.pdf (14.4 MB) Photography (Basic), 1993 photo1.pdf (19.1 MB) Photography (Advanced), 1995 photo2.pdf (10.6 MB) Quartermaster 1 & C, 1995 quartermaster.pdf (17.9 MB) Seaman, 1993 seaman.pdf (7.6 MB) Signalman 1 & C, 1996 signalman.pdf (17.1 MB)
Underway Replenishment , Naval Warfare Publication 4-01.4, 1996. unrep-nwp04-01.pdf (18.6 MB PDF) Replenishment at Sea , ATP-16, 1955. unrep-atp-16.pdf (24.5 MB PDF).
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Reference Book for Graphotype Class 6300 , TM 10-626D, 1952, is a user manual for the classic embossing machine used for dog tags, data plates, etc. graphotypeuser.pdf (2.6 MB PDF) Graphotype Class 6100, 6200, 6300 Service Manual , 5A 914-90, 1960, is the service manual for the same class of machines. graphotypeservice.pdf (4.4 MB PDF)
Submarine Information and Instruction Manual , 1942 was used for training on board S-class (built 1918-1925) submarines.
ECM Mark II Operations Manual , 1944. This describes the high level US cipher system used from 1941-1959. The manual covers CSP-888, CSP-889, SIGABA, M-134C, CCM (Combined Cipher Machine with British). Also see Operating Instructions for ASAM 1 , 1949.
Gyro-compass Mark XIV, Mod. 1 , 17-1400D, 1944, is a service manual for the most widely built gyro of WW II. This gyro was used on pretty much any U.S. ship that did not have automated fire control.
40-mm Automatic Gun M1 (AA) , TM 9-252, 1944, is an Army service manual for this widely used single Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun of WW II.
Basic Machines, 1994 basicmachines.pdf (8.2 MB) Blueprint Reading and Sketching, 1994 blueprint.pdf (5.5 MB) Equipment Operator, 1994 equipmentoperator.pdf (23.1 MB) Fluid Power, 1990 fluidpower.pdf (4.2 MB) Maintenance and Repair Manual, Ashcroft Gauges gauge-cal.pdf (5 MB) Heat Treatment of Steel, 1966 heat-treatment-steel.pdf (4.5 MB) Machinery Repairman, 1993 machinery-repairman.pdf (15 MB) Steelworker Vol. 1, 1996 steelworker1.pdf (9.9 MB) Steelworker Vol. 2, 1996 steelworker2.pdf (10 MB) Tools and Their Uses, 1992 tools.pdf (18.3 MB) A great series from the US Army Machinist, TC 9-524, 1996 machinist.pdf (6.5 MB) Machine Shop Calcluation, OD1640, Edition 7 machineshopmath.pdf (2 MB) Precision Measuring and Gaging, OD1642, Edition 8 precision-measuring.pdf (2.2 MB) Metal Properties, OD1643, Edition 7 metal-properties.pdf (1 MB) Milling Machine Operations, OD1644, Edition 8 milling-machine.pdf (2 MB) Lathe Operations, OD1645, Edition 8 lathe.pdf (2.8 MB) Bandsaw Operations, OD1646, Edition 8 bandsaw.pdf (2.3 MB) Welding Theory, OD1650, Edition 8 welding-theory.pdf (1.2 MB) Welding Operations I, OD1651, Edition 8 welding-1.pdf (3.3 MB) Metal Body Repair, OD1653, Edition 7 metal-body-repair.pdf (2.1 MB) Welding Operations II, OD1654, Edition 8 welding-2.pdf (2.2 MB)
Engine Room Tools , 1949, is a training manual that focuses on the correct use of tools aboard ship. It is noteworthy because it includes tools that are specific to the maritime trades.
Torpedoes Mark 14 and 23 Types , OP 635, 1945, is the basic service manual for the principle U.S.N. steam torpedo of WW II. Tactical Data For Torpedoes Mark XIV & XIV-1. torp-mk14-tactical.pdf (5.2 MB PDF)
Submarine Bathythermograph Type CTB 40079 and CTB 40131 , 1943, is the manual for the WW II bathythermograph, a device that records the temperature of the water as the submarine moves through the water.
Medical Study of the Experiences of Submariners as Recorded in 1,471 Submarine Patrol Reports in World War II, 1949. duff.pdf (30.2 MB PDF).
Destroyer Steam Propulsion Manual, 1946. This describes the main propulsion plant of DD445 and DD692 Classes.
The Fleet Type Submarine, 1946 NavPers 16160 Submarine Main Propulsion Diesels, 1946 NavPers 16161 Submarine Electrical Installations, 1946 NavPers 16162 Submarine Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 1945 NavPers 16163 Submarine Distilling Systems, 1955 Navpers 16163A Submarine Air Systems, 1946 NavPers 16164 Submarine Periscope Manual, 1946 NavPers 16165 Submarine Trim and Drain Systems, 1945 NavPers 16166 Submarine Sonar Operator's Manual, 1944 NavPers 16167 Submarine Underwater Log Systems, 1945 NavPers 16168 Submarine Hydraulic Systems, 1946 NavPers 16169 Torpedo Tubes, 21-Inch submerged, Mks 32 to 39, 1944 O.P. 1085.
Catalogue of Electronic Equipment , NAVSHIPS 900,116, 1952, is a U.S. Navy catalog of electronics that includes almost all the WW II equipment and some of the early Cold War equipment.
14" Sebastian Lathe , Collection of information on the lathe installed in US submarines during WW II. sub-lathe.pdf (13.8 MB).
Ppt sea navy download.
0.50-Inch Machine Gun Mounts, Mark 17 Mods. 1 and 2, 1943, covers the manually operated 50 cal turret.
O.U. 6359A, Handbook for 6-Inch, B.L., Mark XXIII Guns on Triple, Mark XXII Mounting , 1937. ou6359a.pdf (8.6 MB PDF)
24 Inch Searchlight, Model 24-G-20, Spec 17S21 , 1944. This covers a typical 24 inch U.S.N. Navy carbon arc searchlight of WW II. These were used for signaling, visual search, navigation and even fire control. They were installed on almost every surface ship.
Methods of Drying and Charging Optical Instruments , OD 2847, 1944, describes how to dry and charge with nitrogen or helium optical instruments.
Ordnance, Gunnery and Fire Control.
Engineering in the Royal Navy , 1945. engmag.pdf (17.2 MB PDF)
40-MM Wet Mount Assemblies (Single) , OD 5853, 1947, describes modifications to the Army single Bofors 40mm gun for use on submarines. The manuals for the gun are in the ordnance section below.
Fire Control Fundamentals , NAVPERS 91900, 1953, is an introduction to mechanical computing gun fire control. The basic fire control principles of gun against a surface target are then applied to the control of Anti-aircraft guns, Antisubmarine Weapons, Torpedoes, Rockets and Guided Missiles.
Submarine Medicine Practice , 1956. This was prepared for the training and orientation of medical personnel to the problems associated with diving and submarine life. It provides an insight into the life aboard submarines.
The Dewandre-Elco Power-Operated Machine Gun Turret, covers the PT boat power operated 50 cal turret.
Mod-1 Intro. to Matter, Energy, and Direct Current mod01.pdf (2 MB) Mod-2 Intro. to Alternating Current and Transformers mod02.pdf (3.9 MB) Mod-3 Intro. to Circuit Protection, Control, and Measurement mod03.pdf (2.4 MB) Mod-4 Intro. to Electrical Conductors, Wiring Techniques and Schematic Reading mod04.pdf (1.5 MB) Mod-5 Intro. to Generators and Motors mod05.pdf (1.3 MB) Mod-6 Intro. to Electronic Emissions, Tubes, and Power Supplies mod06.pdf (1.5 MB) Mod-7 Intro. to Solid-State Devices and Power Supplies mod07.pdf (2.4 MB) Mod-8 Intro. to Amplifiers mod08.pdf (1.8 MB) Mod-9 Intro. to Wave-Generation and Wave-Shaping mod09.pdf (1.8 MB) Mod-10 Intro. to Wave Propagation, Transmission Lines, and Antennas mod10.pdf (2.4 MB) Mod-11 Microwave Principles mod11.pdf (4.3 MB) Mod-12 Modulation mod12.pdf (1.7 MB) Mod-13 Intro. to Numbering Systems and Logic mod13.pdf (1.2 MB) Mod-14 Intro. to Microelectronics mod14.pdf (6 MB) Mod-15 Intro. to Synchros, Servos, and Gyros mod15.pdf (1.6 MB) Mod-16 Intro. to Test Equipment mod16.pdf (1.9 MB) Mod-17 Radio-Frequency Communications Principles mod17.pdf (5.6 MB) Mod-18 Radar Principles mod18.pdf (1.7 MB) Mod-19 The Technician's Handbook mod19.pdf (1.3 MB) Mod-20 Master Glossary mod20.pdf (508 KB) Mod-21 Test Methods and Practices mod21.pdf (2 MB) Mod-22 Intro. to Digital Computers mod22.pdf (3.6 MB) Mod-23 Magnetic Recording mod23.pdf (3 MB) Mod-24 Intro. to Fiber Optics mod24.pdf (1.7 MB)
Submarine Qualification Book - Mark 37 Torpedo , 1966 is a section of an officers qualification book describing the tactics used with an electric homing torpedo.
B.R. 257, Handbook for the 4 Inch Q.F. Mark XVI* Gun on the H.A. Twin Mark XIX and Single Mark XX Mountings , 1941. br257.pdf (11.6 MB PDF)
Typewriter Maintenance , TM 37-305, 1944, presents the proper methods of adjustment and repair of the U.S. typewriters of WW II.
Index of Ordnance Publications, OP 0 . 1953, This lists all the Ordnance Pamphlets (OP), Ordnance Data, (NAVORD ODs), Ordnance Technical Instructions (NAVORD OTIs), Ordnance Handling Instructions (NAVORD OHIs), Aviation Ordnance Modification Instructions (NAVORD OMIs), NAVORD Charts (Not Issued to Fleet Activities) and War Dept. Publications (Stocked at NAVGUN). This is the place to find out what manuals you are missing. Alternative 1946 version with low quality images in PDF, OP0.pdf (18 MB PDF)
U.S. Navy Synchros , O.P. 1303. synchros.pdf (6.8 MB PDF)
Shipyard Outside Machinist , Bulletin 345-K, 1942. A WW II training manual explaining how to align pumps, gaskets, etc.
Relatively Modern Standards and References NOTE THAT THESE MAY BE OUT OF DATE. Use them for museum interpretation and background information, but do not directly follow them without checking more current and possibly safer references.
Swedish Export Submarines , Hans Ellerstrom, 1989. swedishsubs.pdf (19.3 MB PDF).
The Whitehead Torpedo U.S.N. , 1898, is a manual for the most important early torpedoes used by the U.S. Navy. This book covers the 45c/m. x 3.55m. Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and and 45c/m. x 5m. Mark I. The Whitehead Torpedo U.S.N. Compressors and Launching Tubes , 1898, has the support equipment for the Whitehead torpedo. The drawings of the launching tubes are very rare. The Whitehead Torpedo U.S.N., Notes on Care and Handling , 1898.
Depth Charge Projector Mark 6, Mod 1 and Mod 2, OP 831, 1944, covers the "K" gun depth charge projector.
20 MM Antiaircraft Gun Mount , OP 909, 1943, is a Navy service manual for the 20 mm gun mounts used aboard ships during during the early years of WW II.
Modernized 850 Foot Submarine Rescue Chamber , SS750-AA-MMA-010/850FT, 1981, Updated version of the McCann rescue chamber. submarine-rescue-chamber.pdf (2.2 MB). Also see Drawing showing use of the Submarine Rescue Chamber.
History of Submarine Medicine in WW II , 1947. This includes many stories, typical medical supplies, as well as history. shilling.pdf (52 MB PDF).
21-Inch Above Water Torpedo Tubes Mark 14 And Mods And Mark 15 And Mods, OP 764, 1955. Describes the destroyer, deck mounted torpedo tube of WW II.
British Bombs and Fuzes , 1944, is a catalog of British, bombs, fuzes, rockets, demolition charges, etc. from WW II. This document was removed from the web site in Mar 2010 at the request of the USN NHHC for classification review.
Instructions for the Use of Aircraft Code No. 16 , CSP 1272(A). CSP-1270 was a simple, hand, Identification Friend or Foe system used primarily with aircraft during WW II.
Submarine Telephone Talker's Manual , NAVPERS 16171, 1944, Voice communications in the sub and standard submarine procedures and phraseology. subtalker.pdf (3.5 MB).
Navy File Manual , 1941. When looking at U.S. Navy records, they are normally sorted by the Navy Filing Manual.
Submarine Torpedo Fire Control Manual , 1950. This describes how to plan a submarine's approach and attack using the fire control systems on Fleet and Guppy submarines with straight running torpedoes.
Instructions for Using Singer Electric Sewing Machines 99-23 and 99-24 , 19753, 1941 singer-99-24-instructions.pdf (3.6 MB PDF) List of Parts, For Family Shops, Machine No. 99-24 , 19884, singer-99-24-parts.pdf (3.3 MB PDF)
Eugene Slover's web site contains many full text naval ordnance documents.
Computer Mark 1 and Mods (with Computer Mark 1A Addendum) , Ordnance Pamphlet 1064, 1945 (1951 Addendum), describes the fire control computer used on guns from 5" to 16" aboard US Navy ships of WW II.
Periscope Motion-Picture Camera 16mm., Mark 2, Mod. 0 , 1943, Shows the 16mm film camera and periscope mount carried by US Submarines during WW II. periscope-motion-picture-camera-mk2.pdf (5.7 MB).
The Submarine Commander's Handbook , ("U.Kdt.Hdb."), 1943 describes the submarine U-boat tactics of Nazi Germany.
Operational Characteristics of U.S. Naval Mines (U) , ORD 696(B), 1959, shows the basics of underwater offensive mines.
The WW II Fleet Type Submarine Series:
Transmitter Servicing Course 503/4 , 1945, is a training manual that focuses on WW II naval transmitters TAJ, TBK, TBL, TDE and TBS.
20 MM Antiaircraft Gun , OP 911, 1943, is a Navy service manual for the anti-aircraft gun of choice during the early years of WW II.
Electronic Installation Practices Manual, Chapter 9, Cabling, NAVSHIPS 900171 , 1951. Museum ships stabilizing or restoring their electrical systems will appreciate many parts of the manual. Items such as the proper ways of working with armored cable, lacing, etc. are included.
Recognition Handbooks , has booklets used in training how to identify ships, aircraft, etc. Much more than just photos and silhouettes.
USS Pampanito General Information Book , 1943, Includes detailed information about Pamapanito as planned during construction ss383-general-info.pdf (80 MB).
U.S. Pacific Submarines In World War II , by William P. Gruner is a summary of the U.S. submarine war in the Pacific.
40 MM Antiaircraft Gun , TM 9-1252, 1951, is an Army service manual for this widely used single Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun of WW II.
Tactical Interpretation of Air Photos , TM 30-246, NAVAER 10-35-613, 1954. This manual shows the basics of photo interpretation.
Depth Charge, Mark 9 and Modifications , OP 866, 1944, covers the fast sinking U.S.N. depth charge of WW II.
Torpedo Data Computer Mark 3 , Mark 3, Mods 5 to 12 inclusive, O.P. 1056, 1944 describes the most successful torpedo fire control computer of WW II. It is considered a masterpiece of mechanical computing design.
Fire Control Radar, Mark 8, Operation , O.P. 658, 1943, op658.pdf (775 KB PDF)
Transmission Lines Waveguides and Fittings , NAVSHIPS 900,081, 1945, describes radio and radar transmission lines, cables and waveguides aboard ship. Museum ships stabilizing or restoring their radios or radars systems will appreciate many parts of the manual. Esp. handling radar waveguide.
Submarine Periscope Type 4 , 1942. Describes a type 4 standard periscope (93KN36) used during WW II. Be sure to also check the Fleetsub Periscope training manual. periscope-type4-1944.pdf (13.5 MB).
Links To Full Text Documents On Other Web Sites:
Special Instructions for Using the Strip Cipher Device , FEDB-1, 1945. The strip cipher cipher of WW II. Also known as CSP-845, M-138A.
Instructions For Assembling And Disassembling Gun Barrels And Housings (Bayonet Joint Type) , OD 2772, 1950, describes the best practices for installing and removing bayonet (interrupted thread) gun barrels from large guns.
Submarine, and Torpedo Fire Control:
Clearing of Live Ammunition from Guns , NAVWEPS OP 1591, 1961, describes the safe methods of clearing live ammunition from guns.
U.S. Navy Torpedo Mark 18 (Electric) , OP 946, 1943, is the basic service manual for the principle U.S.N. electric torpedo of WW II. Tactical Data For Torpedoes Mark 18. torp-mk18-tactical.pdf (1.6 MB PDF)
The Brown Steering Gyro Compass, Handbook, Type "B" Equipment" . brown-gyro-type-b.pdf (4 MB PDF)
Radar Operator's Manual , 1945. This is a WW II radar operator's manual. It covers the most typical radars of WW II.
U.S. Navy Torpedoes Mark 13, 13-1 & 2 , OP 629(A), 1942, covers the primary air dropped U.S.N. torpedo of WW II.
Naval Sonar , 1953. This manual describes the peak of WW II US sonar technology with a hint of the coming Cold War innovations.
Description of Range Keeper, Mark II with Directions for its Care and Manipulation , 1908, and Specifications for the Manufacture of Range Keepers, Mark II, U.S. Navy , 1907. These describe the Vickers Range Clock as used by the US Navy. This was a key element of HMS Dreadnought era fire control that continued in use through WW II.
USS Pompon Ships Orders , 1944, Includes Ships Orders, Compartment Check-Off Lists, Emergency Bills, Diving and Surfacing Instructions. suborders.pdf (11.5 MB).
Depth Charge Release Tracks and Associated Equipment, OP 904, 1952, covers the U.S.N. depth charge used on WW II and early Cold War destroyers.
3-inch Mount Mark 20, 21, 22 and Mods , OP 811, 1943, describes the three inch, 50 caliber gun of WW II and its revisions.
The Cookbook of the United States Navy , NAVSANDA Publication 7, 1945, shows the culinary arts at the end of WW II. Cookbook 1904 (1.1 MB PDF) Cookbook 1920 (1.9 MB PDF) Submarine Cusine (21 MB PDF)
U.S. Explosive Ordnance , Ordnance Pamphlet 1664, 1947, describes and illustrates United States Navy projectiles, Army and Navy rockets, pyrotechnics, grenades, land mines, bombs, and guided missiles.
Operating Instructions for Five Inch, 38 Caliber, Gun Crews, 1943. This describes the operation of one of the most common manual gun mounts of WW II.
Patrick Clancey has a large number of HTML formatted US Navy documents at: http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/index.html.
Principles of Guided Missiles and Nuclear Weapons , 1959. This was created to introduce ROTC officers to these weapons and their effects.
Submarine Attack Course Finder Mark I Model 3 , O.D. 453, 1922. This describes the circular slide rule commonly know as an "is-was" used to calculate an approach and attack by an submarine.
A Brief History of U.S. Navy Torpedo Development , by E.W. Jolie, OP 353W or TD5436, 1978. This provides basic information on most US Navy torpedoes up to 1978 (Submarine, Surface and Air).
The Gunnery Pocket Book, B.R. 224/45 , 1945. This manual represents the peak of British WW II gunnery. Examples included are taken from the six-inch cruiser of the Mauritius class, a Dido class cruiser, and a typical destroyer.
Summaries of Data of Radio Equipment Volume 2 , B.R. 333(1) Vol 2, 1971, is a British Navy catalog of radar electronics. br333vol2.pdf (7.2 MB PDF)
Motor Torpedo Boats, Tactical Orders and Doctrine, 1942. This provides insight into how PT Boats where used.
Dummy Log , I.C. Instruction Book No. 703, 1944, documents the Bendix Friez dummy log.
Submarine Recognition Manual , ca. late 1950s. subrec.pdf (3.4 MB PDF).
Depth Charge Projector Mark 1, OP 63, 1918, covers the "Y" gun depth charge projector.

Combat Information Center Magazine , 1944-1945. A monthly magazine created during WW II to spread the best practices in the rapidly developing art of integrating information (particularly radar) for command and control in U.S. Navy ships.
B.R. 932, Handbook on Ammunition , 1945. British Navy ammunition from WW II br932.pdf (21 MB PDF)
Torpedo Angle Solver Mark VIII Operating Instructions , O.D. 3518, 1941. This describes the hand operated torpedo angle solver commonly called a "banjo". It is used to calculate the gyro angle when the Torpedo Data Computer is not available.
U.S.S. Missouri (BB-63) Salvage Report , 1950, describes the successful salvage of the battleship after running aground.
Principles of Naval Engineering , NAVPERS-10788B, 1970. engineering.pdf (676 pages, 36.8 MB PDF)
Standard Subject Identification Codes , 1987, a Cold War version of the U.S. Navy filing manual. ssic.pdf (5.9 MB PDF). Also see m5210-2.pdf (1 MB PDF) for a 2005 version.
Target Bearing Transmitter, Mark 9 , O.P. 1148, 1945. Describes the transmitters for the waterproof binoculars used for target designation on US WW II submarines. tbt.pdf (10.1 MB).
Stable Element Mark 6 Ordnance Pamphlet 1063, 1944, describes the stable element that determines the pitch and roll of the ship and supplies this to the fire control computer.
General Specifications-Appendix 10 , 1936 describes the Nomenclature of decks, Numbering of watertight compartments and Labeling used aboard vessels of the U.S. Navy. Included are three small amendments made in 1947, 1948 and 1949.
Detail Specifications For Building Motor Torpedo Boats, 1944. This provides the builders specifications for PT 565-624. Numerous details about PT Boats appear in the manual that provide insight to both the technology and the life aboard PT Boats.
Computer Mark 1 and Mods. Maintenance Volume 1 , Ordnance Pamphlet 1064A, 1947, is the first half of the maintenance manual for the Mark 1 computer.
Ship Camouflage Instructions , SHIPS-2, 1942, is a manual for painting of ships from the middle during WW II. Submarine Camouflage Instructions , 1944, camo-measure-32-subs-0849201.pdf (6.6 MB PDF) Ship Concealment Camouflage Instructions , NAVSHIPS 250-374, 1953. camo1953.pdf (15 MB PDF)
Variable Course Clock , Mark 2, Navships 324-0006, WW II course clock used to zig-zag your own ship's course. course-clock-mk2.pdf (1 MB PDF).
Rangefinders Marks 58; 58, Mod. I; 65; and 65, Mod. I , O.P. 1171, describes the optical rangefinder used in Gun Director Mark 50 and in many smaller surface combatants of WW II.
Summaries of Data of Radio Equipment, Volume 1 , B.R. 333(1) Vol 1, 1971, is a British Navy catalog of radio electronics. br333vol1.pdf (7.9 MB PDF)
Foundry Manual , NAVSHIPS 250-0334, 1958, was created for use by foundry personnel creating castings aboard repair ships and tenders.
Social Usage and Protocol Handbook, 2001 1710_7a.pdf (9 MB) Naval Telecommunications Procedures, Flags, Pennants & Customs, 1986 ntp13b.pdf (1.5 MB) US Navy Shipboard Pest Control Program, 2000 sbpc.pdf (5 MB) Salvors' Handbook, 2000 salvorshandbook.pdf (7.7 MB) US Navy Towing Manual, 2002 towman.pdf (14.2 MB) US Navy Underwater Cutting and Welding Manual, 2002 cut_weld.pdf (2.4 MB) US Navy Diving Manual, 2008 divev6 (18.6 MB) Protective Coatings and Paints, 2004 ufc_3_190_06.pdf (1.2 MB) Design: Electrical Engineering Cathodic Protection, 2004 ufc_3_570_02n.pdf (2.7 MB) Operation and Maintenance: Cathodic Protection Systems, 2003 ufc_3_570_06.pdf (1.1 MB) Design: Dockside Utilities For Ship Service, 2003 ufc_4_150_02.pdf (7 MB) Operation and Maintenance: Maintenance of Waterfront Facilities, 2001 ufc_4_150_07.pdf (3 MB) Inspection of Mooring Hardware, 2001 ufc_4_150_08.pdf (800 KB) Design: Piers and Wharves, 2005 ufc_4_152_01.pdf (8.6 MB) Design: Small Craft Berthing Facilities, 2005 ufc_4_152_07n.pdf (1.2 MB) Design: Moorings, 2005 ufc_4_159_03.pdf (4.8 MB) Design: Fixed Moorings, 1986 dm26_4.pdf (1 MB) Design: Fleet Moorings Basic Criteria and Planning Guidelines, 1985 dm26_5.pdf (4.3 MB) Design: Mooring Design Physical & Empirical Data, 1986 dm26_6.pdf (2.6 MB) Fleet Mooring Underwater Inspection Guidelines, 1984 fpo-1-84-6.pdf (2.1 MB) Joint Oil Analysis Program Manual, NAVAIR 17-15-50.4, 2005 - How to test the oil in working machinery. afd-070730-009 (8.2 MB) Dept. of the Navy, Records Management Manual, 2007 m5210-1.pdf (5.2 MB) Dept. of the Navy, Standard Subject Identifical Code (SSIC) Manual, 2005 m5210-2.pdf (1 MB) Ship Donation Program: Ship Donation Program Manual, 2009 navsea04520-01b.pdf (3.4 MB) Ship Donation Program: Self Inspection Checklist, 2012 sdipchecklistfy12.pdf (68 KB)
Know Your PT Boat, 1945. This is an introduction to PT Boats for crews' in training.
Visual Call Sign , DNC 4(A), 1945, is a U.S. Navy list of visual (as compared to radio) call signs used during WW II.
Standard Fire Control Symbols , OP 1700, 1950, and 1957 established a set of standard fire control symbols to be used in various U.S. Navy fire control systems.
Torpedotown U.S.A. , 1989. A history of the Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering Station, 1914-1989, Lisa Poole with Dianne Robinson.
40 MM Mount Mk 4 , OP 1329, 1947 describes the very widely used quad mount for the Bofors 40mm gun of WW II.
Ships Chemical Smoke Munitions, Description and Instructions For Use , OP 1042, 1944, describes chemical smoke systems for creating smoke screens.
Twin 20-mm Antiaircraft Assemblies , OP 1439, 1945, is a Navy service manual for the twin mount version of the classic WW II anti-aircraft gun on the tripod style mount.
Submarine Periscope Type 2E , NAVSHIPS 0324-048-6000, 1962. Describes the type 2E attack periscope used during the Cold War. Many of these have been donated to museums for display periscopes. periscope-2e.pdf (6.4 MB).
Telescopes Mark 90 Mods. 0-1 and Mark 91 Mods. 0-1, Principles of Operation and Instruction for Shipboard Maintenance , OP 1398, 1946. Describes the waterproof binoculars used on the TBTs and five inch 25 cal guns. telescope-mark-90-91-op1398.pdf (8.4 MB)
Basic Fire Control Mechanisms Maintenance , OP 1140a, 1946, has maintenance procedures for the mechanical computing elements used in U.S. Navy fire control systems. (in PDF)
U.S. Navy Projectiles and Fuzes , 1945, is a catalog of U.S.N. projectiles and fuzes. This document was removed from the web site in Mar 2010 at the request of the USN, NHHC Washington, DC for classification review. If you are an EOD technician and need ordnance data, the US military Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Support Center, [email protected] supports EOD operations worldwide 24/7.
B.R. 901/43, Handbook of The Admiralty Fire Control Clock Mark I and I* , 1943, describes the smaller of the two main gun fire control instruments of the Royal Navy in WW II.
Index Of Assemblies For U. S. Navy Mounts And Turrets , OP 60, 1944, is a series of tables documenting the standard guns, mounts and turrets of WW II.
Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations , 2001, jp3_02.pdf (1.6 MB PDF)
Maintenance Instructions For Mark 18 and Mods. Torpedoes , O.D. 8093, describes maintenance for the electric torpedo when carried on war patrol.
Boresights and Boresight Telescopes , O.P. 1449, 1949, describes the instruments used to align the gun sights with the guns they aim.
Mark 37C Torpedo System Technical Description , NVR 73-50, 1973, describes the update of the Mk 37 torpedo to the C version.
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