Kaiten Type 1 (Version 2)
Type 1 Japanese kaiten in the collection of the Naval History and Heritage Command; photographed while on loan to the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum. Kaiten were manned torpedoes designed and used by Japan during World War II to attack enemy ships. Kaiten inventors…

Incesario
The object is made of burned metal and openwork. It is a fine piece of jewelry that responds to the neoclassical style by the simplicity of the shape and decoration through carved leaves. Its creator Cayetano Buitrón, was a recognized goldsmith, active in…




Deep Submergence/Obstacle Avoidance Sonar Console from Submersible NR-1
Deep Submergence/Obstacle Avoidance Sonar console from submersible NR-1, in the collection of the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum. NR-1 was the U.S. Navy's first and only nuclear-powered submersible. In service from 1969 to 2008, NR-1 performed missions such as…

Custodia
Work made in embossed metal, chiseled and gilded. Circular base decorated with carved plant motifs. A carved column that culminates with two heads of angels on which is a ring with rays representing the sun. In the end, it ends with a cross.

Control Room Equipment from Nuclear-Powered Submersible NR-1
NR-1 control room equipment in the collection of the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum. From left to right, the control panels shown are sonar, ballast and trim/auxiliary control/ship's status, ship's control display, heading and speed/obstacle avoidance sonar, camera…