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From the lens Tour A Submarine.

Have you toured or served on a sub? What do you think of these stealthy ships?

  • XSUBSAILOR May 28, 2012 @ 11:35 am | delete
    The subs today are very roomy compared to the older diesel electric.
    Was aboard USS Medregal (SS480) USS Barbaro (SSG 317) USS Tunny (SSG 282)
  • InfernalCombustion Apr 17, 2012 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    I've toured the Nautilus and the Albacore. My dad used to work in a Navy Yard, too, and his job was cleaning out the torpedo tubes. He used to talk about wanting to build a submarine out of a propane tank. I find submarines fascinating and a little scary - don't think I'm cut out to do a tour on one, but I love learning about them.
  • tomnardonehere May 13, 2012 @ 9:04 am | delete
    The Nautilus is not a good example of today's submarines. While they are still cramped. They have made them a little more comfortable.
  • Oldscouter Apr 4, 2012 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    there's another distinguished WWII sub missing from the list. The USS Silversides in Muskegon Michigan. in GREAT condition and available for groups to spend overnights aboard - http://www.silversidesmuseum.org/
  • Jimster Feb 27, 2012 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    I toured a USSR foxtot sub about 20 years ago in Seattle or Vancouver, can't remember which. I just remember it being very confining and claustrophobic!
  • SayGuddaycom Jan 26, 2012 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    I've toured several subs and they are great
  • Sara Jan 14, 2012 @ 4:19 pm | delete
    This list is missing the USS Requin (SS-481) in Pittsburgh, PA, which serves as an exhibit to the Carnegie Science Center.
  • Mac33 Jan 14, 2012 @ 11:12 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tip, Sara! I've added the Requin to the list.
  • webuser0150 Nov 19, 2011 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    i fancy a trip with one those boats
  • Phillyfreeze69 Sep 10, 2011 @ 4:33 pm | delete
    Not just anyone can serve on a Submarine...you must pass a rigid psychological, and physical test to determine is you are fit and commpatible for such duty.

    The close confinements and job duties requires a specal individual. What I have been trying to find is an answer to is the number of Submarines that were in the vicinity of the 2004 tsunami and what nations navy was effected by the devasating natural disaster
  • norhaan Feb 19, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
    When I was in Tampa, Florida back in the 80's I toured a submarine.
    Great lens!
  • ShamanicShift Feb 6, 2011 @ 10:29 am | delete
    I toured the U-Boat at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry -- the story of how it got there is amazing too -- great submarine suggestions and resources here -- blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • Mac33 Feb 7, 2011 @ 4:46 am | delete
    Thanks! I'd like to tour that one next time I'm in Chicago.
  • zman Dec 28, 2010 @ 9:41 am | delete
    Great site! There is a sub in Philly PA and U505 in Chicago that are not mentioned.
  • Mac33 Jan 28, 2011 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    Thanks for the tip! I've added the Becuna in Philly and U-505 to the list.
  • chris hart of nottingham Dec 20, 2010 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    you might like to add the russain submarine in folkstone harbour to that list she is an old alfa class moored next to the ferry terminal and well worth a visit if anyone is interested.
  • Mac33 Dec 20, 2010 @ 10:24 pm | delete
    Chris, thanks for the info. Is the sub in Folkeston now? U-475 used to be in Folkeston Harbour but the latest info I found was that the sub's been moored in River Medway for several years awaiting a new home. Hope they find one soon.
  • Ramkitten Nov 9, 2009 @ 8:03 pm | delete
    I'm hooked on submarines (and submarine movies). I'd love to tour one of these. Thanks for this resource.

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