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An interesting photo of the Shark's bow as she sat on the building slip at Electric Boat, May 20, 1935. She would be launched the next day. All four of the forward torpedo tube shutter doors can be seen. This photo gives a good impression of how fine a form the bow was.

Photo provided by SN Alan A Palmer, USN, whose uncle was aboard when Shark was lost.

Shark sliding down the ways at the Electric Boat Company yards in Groton, CT., May 21, 1935.

U.S. Navy photo.

The interior of Shark's conning tower while under construction, October 19, 1935. This view is looking forward. In the right foreground is the conning tower periscope. Behind that is the tube for the control room periscope. At the forward end of the space is the helm wheel. The hatch leading down into the control room can be seen in the center.

U.S. Navy photo.

A closeup of Shark's helm, October 19, 1935. Above and to the right of the wheel is the gyrocompass repeater used by the helmsman to determine course. Above and a little to the left is the viewport for the magnetic compass. There is a depth gauge to the left of the wheel, and the engine order telegraphs are to the far left.

U.S. Navy photo.

The Shark's after battery crew quarters, looking forward. The after battery well is under the deck. Metal frame bunks are folded up on the left.

U.S. Navy photo.

The Shark's galley, located at the forward end of the after battery compartment. All stainless steel, compact, and very efficient. A submarine cook can create awesome meals in this small space.

U.S. Navy photo.

Shark's maneuvering room looking forward while under construction, October 19, 1935. The control cubicle is in the center. This large but efficient cubicle contained large switches for lining up the battery and generators for charging or discharging, rheostats for controlling speed, and voltmeters and ammeters for monitoring the status of the plant. It was the boat's electrical nerve center.

U.S. Navy photo.

A closeup of Shark's control cubicle. Much equipment remains to be installed. On the right is an electrical breaker panel.

U.S. Navy photo.

Shark at high speed cresting a wave off San Diego, California, 1937. Water is seen draining out of the superstructure through limber holes and along the bottom edge.

U.S. Navy photo.