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From the lens Submarines! Submersibles! Undersea Boats! .

  • Doc_Holliday May 14, 2012 @ 11:24 am | delete
    You would have to show some respect (no matter how begrudgingly) for the Japanese men who ventured out in their miniature submarines during WWII. How brave (or foolish!!) would they have been to even climb into those things? I'll stick to being a land lubber thanks.
  • KevCooper Apr 22, 2012 @ 2:31 am | delete
    Love subs but Nautilus is my favourite
  • nickupton Apr 20, 2012 @ 9:37 am | delete
    I once read about a tiny submarine that was operated by hand crank during the American civil war. It was an amazing story.
  • dumutu Apr 20, 2012 @ 7:20 am | delete
    That's a great idea, for diving is not a thing for me... I can try this...
    Thank you :)
  • dellgirl Apr 19, 2012 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Congratulations on making Popular Pages - Featured Lenses.Beautiful lens, it is very nice, I SUPER-Dooper-Liked it!
  • alwaysjules Apr 19, 2012 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    Congratulations on a very worthy purple star! Blessed!
  • SquidooMBA Apr 18, 2012 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Good Lens. Even the catcha says "Das Boot"
  • Tipi Apr 17, 2012 @ 5:57 pm | delete
    Just sensing the feeling and hearing the sounds of the underworld, again. :)
  • rt8ca Apr 17, 2012 @ 10:42 am | delete
    We toured the USS Pampanito - WWII Submarine at Pier in San Francisco a couple of summers ago, was really something to see. Makes you realize how brave those young men were back then.
    Thanks for sharing all this info with us!
  • dannystaple Apr 16, 2012 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    I love submarines - the James Bond car is awesome, but my favourite had to be Stingray - the Gerry Anderson show not the US film. I loved all of those shows. I do plan some point to build a submarine robot. I'd love a submarine rid even more though! Thanks for the info there. Oh - and I absolutely love Jules Verne (apart from all the fish descriptions). Oh and I did vote for the nautilus, although the WASP Stringray would come in close second!
  • Deadicated Apr 16, 2012 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    A very sea-worthy Lens. Kudos!
  • Timsmansmall Apr 16, 2012 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    Congrats on your purple star.
  • LubosLabik Apr 16, 2012 @ 3:49 am | delete
    Great lens. I didn't realise that submarines are so interesting :)
  • baby-strollers Apr 15, 2012 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    pretty sweet lens. Couldn't be a submariner myself though.
  • Carreira Apr 15, 2012 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    Good Lens, Very informative, the only thing I don't like is the ammount of links, but the content is great. Liked it, Good work!
  • PaulRyan Apr 15, 2012 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Great lens and helping me to pass time on this 12 hour shifts. Would love to go on an actual sub one day, instead of just viewing them.
  • Ribolov Apr 15, 2012 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Nice lens, with a lot of good infomration. Thnx for sharing!
  • neuromancer Apr 15, 2012 @ 8:28 am | delete
    I like the russian video, its really cool.
  • ladybugstuff Apr 14, 2012 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Hi, liked your lens. i was on Guam in 1990 with the Red Cross after typhoon Russ. I'll never forget how beautiful the water was...so clean looking and aqua..The people were wonderful.
  • favored1 Apr 13, 2012 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    My Dad was in the Navy and his sea stories are enough for me. Nicely presented Dave. Blessed.
  • BradKamer Apr 13, 2012 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    Nice lens on Subs. These subs remind me of touring the USS Silversides when I was in scouting a long time ago. Fascinating boats.
  • mowug1776 Apr 12, 2012 @ 7:30 am | delete
    great lens, I'm hoping for outer space to get going
  • MyraReid Apr 12, 2012 @ 1:46 am | delete
    Nice you featured great topic to talk about!..Lens liked and more power to your lens
  • PBJasen Apr 11, 2012 @ 5:20 am | delete
    Enormous lens, LOTS of great videos and submarines info, Yummy!
  • JohnSmith86 Apr 11, 2012 @ 4:01 am | delete
    I love to go on boat. This len very detail. Thank you
  • JohnnyNassar Apr 10, 2012 @ 1:16 am | delete
    What a lens ! I liked it very much, thank you.
  • snazzify Apr 9, 2012 @ 4:12 pm | delete
    blessed by a squid angel :) <3
  • TheLifestyleChanger Apr 9, 2012 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    I would love to take up one of your submarine dinner experiences. I have been on the tourist submarines and a naval submarine - one in operation and one just as a viewing guest. Blessings.
  • KimGiancaterino Apr 9, 2012 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Wow ... this is sure fun! My grandfather served on a submarine. The James Bond car is more my speed.
  • HenkWillemse Apr 9, 2012 @ 5:18 am | delete
    Great lens I really do love submarines, just a pity we don't have many in South Africa
  • intermarks Apr 9, 2012 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Wonderful lens, submarines is the coolest underwater machine ever. With these submarine, human can go to many places underwater that never being visited by human, we need more advance submarines to explore the underwater world.
  • tylerabernethy21 Mar 16, 2012 @ 12:26 am | delete
    Freaking awesome lens. I love military stuff
  • Marc_Sandford Mar 15, 2012 @ 9:24 am | delete
    Fantastic lens. Thanks for visiting my relativity lens. Coming back here during my lunch. This will be an enjoyable read!
  • zentao Mar 11, 2012 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    Great lens. I wish I had gotten to actually ride on a sub underway when I was in the Navy. I did get to at least go on a whole bunch of them years ago when I was stationed in Guam. (On the Frank Cable (AS40) sub tender...not sure if that is still there)
  • TTMall Mar 5, 2012 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    Great lens subject! Thanks for sharing!
  • BarbRad Feb 20, 2012 @ 9:15 pm | delete
    I had a rare opportunity to tour an atomic submarine at the U.S. Naval Port in San Diego in 1988. It's an amazing world, but I sure wouldn't want to be confined to it for months at a time like our sailors are. There is barely room to move without bumping one's head. It goes without saying we weren't allowed to take any pictures. This was part of a homeschool weekend field trip to San Diego. I brought my kids early so we could do a few things on our own first that the group wasn't doing. It was a wonderful trip.
  • MelonyVaughan Feb 11, 2012 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Love your lens!
  • booklover2 Jan 24, 2012 @ 7:12 am | delete
    Thanks for this very extensive lens about submarines!
  • Tolovaj Jan 19, 2012 @ 12:03 am | delete
    Being on real submarine would be tremendous experience! Great presentation!
  • Edutopia Jan 1, 2012 @ 11:31 pm | delete
    If you ever make it down to Corpus Christi in Texas they have a WWII sub you can crawl all through and get a real sub experience.
  • flycatcher Dec 31, 2011 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    I'd forgotten about The Hunt for Red October. What a great flick. I will have to watch it again soon. Fascinated by subs - and this is a really great lens - but I'm a claustrophobic coward who can't even handle below decks on a ship for more than a half hour; have to leave the subs to you professionals!
  • BFuniv.com Dec 25, 2011 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    That 12" porthole makes it all worth while. I worked on the subs myself, good times and great stories. Thanks for the memories.
  • GadgetKnowHow Dec 1, 2011 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    nice lens. I have always been fascinated with subs even though I am slightly claustrophobic.
    cool stuff!
  • seosmm Nov 29, 2011 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    Very nice lens!
  • kmcvay Oct 30, 2011 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Interesting stuff - thanks for bringing it all together.
  • HuntAndFishGuides Oct 28, 2011 @ 11:42 am | delete
    I can't recall the name of it, but there's a historical WWII submarine located in Mobile Alabama that I toured when I was down there a few years ago (maybe it was the USS Alabama??), you should consider adding it to your lens. :)
  • tenger Oct 27, 2011 @ 10:29 pm | delete
    don't know how the navy does it month after month on one of those things. Talk about serious claustrophobia
  • food_monkey Oct 22, 2011 @ 9:34 pm | delete
    way cool lens!
  • NidhiRajat Oct 18, 2011 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    great to have you on squidoo
  • ScienceDave Oct 18, 2011 @ 6:37 am | delete
    Thanks Dave!
    A Super Lens! You rekindled my interest in subs!
    Science Dave (aka Dave Briggs) :~)
  • BillSimmons Oct 17, 2011 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    Great lens Dave, I love subs!
  • myaxos Oct 16, 2011 @ 5:10 am | delete
    WOW!! This is an amazing lens, so much great information! EXCELLENT, Dave!
  • myaxos Oct 16, 2011 @ 5:07 am | delete
    WOW!! This is an amazing lens, so much great information! EXCELLENT 6*s for you, Dave!
  • Poetryman Oct 15, 2011 @ 5:35 am | delete
    getting the underwater experience vicariously is a cool idea.
  • Oct 12, 2011 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Love the information on the James Bond car. Thank YOu
  • heehaw Oct 11, 2011 @ 3:28 pm | delete
    i did not know even Disneyland has submarine. at least people had a chance to be underwater vehicle which is movable.
  • cffutah Oct 11, 2011 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    I'll be back on this lens, so much cool information and insight, great lens, gave you a 'thumbs up'.
  • TheGourmetCoffeeGuy Oct 10, 2011 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens. Recently, in Hawaii we had the opportunity to take a submarine Nautilus tour, worth doing. Wish had lasted 3 times as long and gone much further, the ocean is an amazing place!
  • J-Stanley Aug 21, 2011 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    What a cool lens. I haven't had the privilege of visiting any submarines recently. But, they are truly remarkable vessels. Thanks for the information...
  • bakerwoman Jul 12, 2011 @ 12:26 am | delete
    What a extensive lens on submarines.I have a lot of old war movies with subs in them. and of ocurse, Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
    I would be terrified to be in one though.
  • Blessedmombygrace Jun 12, 2011 @ 8:08 pm | delete
    wow. I remember the 20,000 leagues under the sea ride at Disney as a kid. I toured a sub in Baltimore as an adult w/ my kids and could not imagine spending time in a real sub. They are awesome but wouldn't be for me. Great lens!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 May 11, 2011 @ 7:50 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! How I would love to take a submarine adventure. I really must do it. Thanks for such an interesting and comprehensive look at the world of submarines.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 15, 2011 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens !!
  • SereneSea Feb 12, 2011 @ 9:30 am | delete
    I kind of marvel at the underwater technology of submarines. You can certainly enjoy the cool waters and the surroundings under the sea. Submarines made possible great escapades during wars.
  • reasonablerobinson Jan 1, 2011 @ 3:01 am | delete
    I really like submarines too. My sons live in Plymouth the UK where you can see them docked. i learned to scuba dive in Falmouth Cornwall where you can dive on some scuppered WWI German U boats. I played for hours on a submarine game called Silent Service on my Atari ST, and my favourite films would include Das Boot and Dive Dive Dive.
  • reasonablerobinson Jan 1, 2011 @ 2:57 am | delete
    A great subject Dave and this lens is packed full of interesting info. I really like submarines. My sons live in Plymouth in the UK and you can see them docked there. I played a submarine game for hours on my Atari ST and my favourite films would include Das Boot and Div Div Dive..
  • pumpnut Dec 14, 2010 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Interesting lens. I love submarines.
  • javrsmith Dec 3, 2010 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    Bremerton Washington naval base has some decommissioned old subs.
  • AmbrosiaPopsicle Nov 13, 2010 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    I love yellow submarines ;)
  • LabKitty Nov 7, 2010 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Holy cow! This is an amazing lens! Rated and favorited!
  • Irenemaria Oct 10, 2010 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    Submarines are amazing. So much they can squeeze into it through good planning!
  • Oosquid Oct 7, 2010 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    I too can remember seeing Disney's 20.000 leagues under the sea when I was a kid. It made a lasting impression on me, I wouldn't go near a submarine for fear of a giant squid. :)
    I really enjoyed this lens though.
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 25, 2010 @ 6:43 pm | delete
    I've always loved and been fascinated by submarines, but could never go in one, being underwater like that would make me far too nervous, fantastic lens Dave! - Kathy
  • Tipi Sep 22, 2010 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Yellow Submarine! I hear you and join you in the fascination of with subs. Would love to go under in one. I've done underwater exploration and cave diving, but there is still more that I wish to do. Excellent and very interesting lens.
  • sukkran Sep 17, 2010 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    i love submarines. this is a amazing and well presented lens.
  • pyle_mountain Sep 11, 2010 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    Great lens! There's an old submarine about an hour north of residence. It's called the Batfish. I've been through it several times, but never underwater. It's a museum now. Still awesome to go through it. Very small, and controls are everywhere.
  • skiesgreen Jul 22, 2010 @ 1:03 am | delete
    Great ships and what a fascinating life and hobby. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • RichmondBlogs Feb 18, 2010 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    I always wanted to explore Venice in a submarine. Nice one!
  • Susan52 Nov 8, 2009 @ 11:46 am | delete
    I personally prefer staying high and dry, but submarines are fascinating and such an important part of our national defense. Awesome resources here! Congratulations on the purple star!
  • Ramkitten May 24, 2009 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    Hey there, Dave! I was looking around for lenses to "roll" to my new one: Hooked On Submarine Movies, and here I am. Perfect! This is a great one.
  • homecarediva Apr 9, 2009 @ 1:31 am | delete
    Now that is cool! This lens is invited to join The Cool Lens Group - where EACH lens gets VOTES from the admin and gets FAVORITED too. Hooray, one of the coolest and busiest groups is reopened.
  • OhMe Feb 15, 2009 @ 4:39 am | delete
    I have always been fascinated by submarines and therefore am fascinated by this great lens. I hope to make a lens about the Hunley. Enjoyed my visit here.
  • CCGAL Jan 21, 2009 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    PS - I have lensrolled this lens to my lens about Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
  • CCGAL Jan 21, 2009 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    This is an awesome lens. I worked on nuclear submarines at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for 7 years before she was closed, so I have a deep (pardon the pun) appreciation for submarines. My biggest regret is that Nautilus left our dock just days before I got my security clearance to go aboard. If I ever make it to Groton, I'll be visiting my "old friend" in her new digs.

    5* and a favorite, and a new fan, too. Great Job!
  • stargazer00 Jan 19, 2009 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Enjoyed reading all about submarines. 5* and lensrolled to my Navy lenses. BTW I have a friend on Guam.
  • pmolinero Oct 17, 2008 @ 6:38 am | delete
    Wow, so much information about submarines. I enjoyed reading it and seeing the pictures. *****
  • NAIZA Jul 2, 2008 @ 3:48 am | delete
    What an exciting experience you had there in that submarines! Fantastic lens. You can make your very own story out of it. Definitely, a fabulous five!
  • beachbum_gabby Jun 26, 2008 @ 1:49 am | delete
    never been into a submarine but I would like to if I'll have a chance. fantastic and informative lens.
  • daoine Jun 12, 2008 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    This is a really great lens. You've put so much work into it. I also really loved Jules Verne's stories when I was a teen.
  • funwithtrains Jun 12, 2008 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    Cool lens!
  • taliamurphy Jun 12, 2008 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    WOW!! This is an amazing lens, so much great information! EXCELLENT 6*s for you, Dave!

    Talia Murphy
  • kab Jun 10, 2008 @ 9:59 am | delete
    Love subs!
  • bdkz May 6, 2008 @ 2:18 pm | delete
    Awesome lens Dave. I love the photos. I gave you 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!
  • charlesgrimes Jan 28, 2008 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Fascinating. I'm writing a novel that has a sub in it and your lens provided me with lots of great info.
    Thanks.
    Melanie
    www.squidoo.com/drbastyr
  • Karendelac Jan 28, 2008 @ 3:13 am | delete
    5 stars granted !
    I got fascinated with submersibles when I watched all the Titanic dives on the Discovery channel.
    Few people realize how DANGEROUS a dive can be 2-3 miles down. So much can go wrong.
    Good job Dave.
    http://www.squidoo.com/Harland-and-Wolffs-Titanic
  • E. Boriszek (skipper Borek Jan 5, 2008 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    I have had interest in subs since kid, now work at maritime mus, in Balt. USS Torsk(SS423) great fan of 20K Your site is good for reference for things of sub nature, keep up good work.

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