Would mounting a spare Gustav gun on a battleship require a fixed centerline installation?
Short answerProbably. A fixed or limited-traverse mount is the practical option unless the ship is made large enough to carry an enormous rotating turret.
NotesA ship could carry the enormous gun on the centerline, but an ordinary rotating turret would be difficult to accommodate. A fixed fore-and-aft installation is the most straightforward arrangement. A mounting with only limited traverse offers another possible compromise. Full turret movement would require a much larger ship built around the weapon.