The line of three-inch guns swung parallel, pointing more and more astern each second as the ship turned.
Only six of the original three-inch guns remained in 1942, when two were sent to Fishermens Island.
Another three-inch gun was added on the roof of the deckhouse between the funnel and the island.
His battery of French-inspired three-inch guns certainly fell intothat class.
Remaining in California waters through the winter, she underwent a conversion where the three-inch guns were replaced by two single 5-inch guns and a hedgehog anti-submarine launcher.
Thomas joined the action with her forward three-inch guns at 8,000 yards, firing 29 rounds as she closed.
Conte di Cavour bombarded the town with her three-inch guns, killing 20 and wounding 32 civilians.
The ship mounted four 50-caliber three-inch guns for anti-aircraft defense, although only two were fitted when completed.
And those three-inch guns began taking a toll on the barrels Morrell led.
First Lieutenant Craig, standing near the three-inch gun, had both legs blown off and received other injuries; he died almost on the spot.