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The narrator compares this older system to more modern equivalents seen on ships like HMCs Columbia, Mckenzie, UCON, Saskatchewan, and more recent US Navy vessels. Despite technological advances, these earlier systems laid the foundational principles of modern naval fire control.
Preservation and Restoration
The narrator references visiting and observing the original system on the USS Alabama—a WWII battleship—about ten years prior. The system has been fully restored and remains operational today, a testament to historical preservation efforts. They also mention having a collection of additional synchros and related hardware, hinting at ongoing interest and potential projects related to this groundbreaking technology.