Italian Submarine Rudder, Early 1900s

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Interesting italian submarine "rudder" from the early 1900s antique 20th-century italian submarine rudder. In fact, it wasn't used to steer … Read more Interesting italian submarine "rudder" from the early 1900s antique 20th-century italian submarine rudder. In fact, it wasn't used to steer the vessel, but rather to open or close an important valve. It was located in the submarine's control room. Made of cast iron and iron with wooden parts. Interestingly, it still bears the original open <> closed tag. Diameter 54 cm thickness 13 cm weight 34 kg ancient manufacturing source la spezia italia maximum diameter 74 cm material cast iron, iron, wood and brass note 01 handle size 9 See less