Bunks and Torpedoes Published 12 Aug 2012 at 2598 × 1948 in U.S.S. Requin — Extended Tour of the Cold War Submarine at the Carnegie Science Center← PreviousNext → A bunk hangs on a chain just a few inches above a torpedo. This was considered one of the better places to sleep, as it’s far forward of the engine room — which was very hot.