The museum's centerpiece was an ironclad turret ship that revolutionized naval warfare in the late 1800s.

During the storm, the steam cargo ship's turret deck — a narrow superstructure running from stem to stern on the upper deck with a rounded gunwale and inwardly convex sides — deflected the worst of the spray.

The museum's centerpiece was a turret steamer from the late 1800s, its seven-foot hatch coaming running almost continuously fore and aft along the deck.

The harbor museum's exhibit showcased two restored turret steamers from the late 19th century.

The museum's exhibit included two restored turret decks from World War II battleships.

During the coastal defense exercises, the turret ships positioned themselves to cover the harbor entrance.

The tank's turret heads swiveled as the crew searched for targets.

The old workshop still houses several turret lathes used for custom parts.