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The Underwater Experience--You Can Get It With a Submarine!
My fascination of the underwater world probably started when I read Jules Verne's book, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Then, watching the Disney movie of the same name in the theaters probably got my interest going even more.
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Or, maybe it was from watching the television shows The Underwater World of Jacques Costeau and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
Then, after traveling to the island of Guam and learning how to snorkel on the beautiful coral reefs around the island, I became even more fascinated with the underwater life and what mysteries it might hold.
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Having a submarine to be able to leisurely explore the undersea world was one of my fantasies when I was a teenager! Seeing real submarines surfacing at Apra Harbor on the island was a fantastic experience. I knew that someday, I'd get a chance to ride on a submarine--to look through the view ports to see the fishes and other sights in the depths. This Squidoo is an attempt to assemble all my fascinations with these underwater vehicles. Please visit regularly--because I'll be adding goodies to it as I find them!
During some weekend "mini-vacations" to San Francisco, I got some pictures of the USS Pampanito (A WWII Submarine) from angles normally not seen (some from a Hornblower Yacht cruising by in the bay, and some from a Cessna 172 flying over at 3500 feet)--I've added those pictures here. The Maritime Museum is closed for Earthquake Renovation and Retrofitting--but the submarine is still open for viewing!
"I'm hoping for the day humans learn to breathe underwater, but I'm not holding my breath."
Contents at a Glance
- The USS Pampanito, WWII Submarine, at the Pier in San Francisco
- Okay, We All Loved that Car James Bond (Roger Moore) Drove in "The Spy Who Loved Me"
- Getting the Submarine Experience!
The USS Pampanito, WWII Submarine, at the Pier in San Francisco
Okay, We All Loved that Car James Bond (Roger Moore) Drove in "The Spy Who Loved Me"
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Getting the Submarine Experience!
No matter, this fascination with the undersea world was expanded when my Mom and Dad moved our family to a new home on Guam, the southern-most island of the Marianas Archipelago in the Western Pacific. On the way to Guam, we stopped at Disneyland and my sister and I had a chance to ride on their Submarine ride. It was an E-Ticket ride! Then, after we got to Guam and learned about reef-walking and snorkeling, my family (my Dad, my Sister, and I) had a chance to view the "undersea" world up-close and personal.
While living on Guam, we not only had chances to snorkel on the reef each weekend and all summer long, but we sometimes saw real submarines from the nearby US Naval Base surfacing on their way into Apra Harbor. Again, this further increased my fascination with the aquatic life and submarine living. During this time, the Beatles also had their hit song, "Yellow Submarine" playing on jukeboxes all over the island.
Guam had been the staging area for when Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard descended on January 23, 1960 to the deepest spot in the ocean--the Challenger Deep--in the Marianas Trench just off Guam's eastern coast. The onboard systems indicated a depth of 11,521 m (37,800 ft). However, more accurate measurements made in 1995 have found the Challenger Deep to be shallower, at 10,911 m (35,798 ft).
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During my 12 years on the island, I saw the black sails of submarines breaking the surface a few times off the western coast of the island. My interest, however, had focused more to marine biology--I got my degree in biology at the University of Guam, where one of my professors at the University of Guam Marine Laboratory had been an aquanaut resident researcher on the SEALAB Project. His stories of his underwater adventures--and having to come and go from the undersea habitat by SCUBA gear--kept the students at the Marine Lab always asking for more.
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- A "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" fan has created his own personal Nautilus and this YouTube video shows him giving the vessel a "sea-test". Very cool!
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- This link caught my attention as a cool project for kiddos and adults alike! (And, if you have a "printer-plotter" that can make HUGE printouts, I think you can see the "possibilities" here!)
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- These guys have put together a totally cool submarine. It's fast, has a very long range, and seems functional in all aspects (maybe they could "rent it out" to the next James Bond movie, eh?) Seems like a cool vehicle for both industrial and corporate folks and private underwater-lovers alike!
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THEY'RE BAAAACK! THE SUBMARINES RE-SURFACE AT DISNEYLAND THIS JUNE! The Submarine Voyage that opened at Disneyland in 1959 as one of the first "E tickets" is re-surfacing with all 8 original subs for first time since closing in 1998. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage features an exciting new storyline from the hit Disney-Pixar Film, Finding Nemo, and state-of-the-art technology that will leave guests wondering, "How'd they do that?" Parents who grew up riding the subs will now enjoy the underwater adventure with their children. Historical clips from opening day will bring back memories, and behind-the-scenes footage of Walt Disney Imagineers will excite fans of the popular Disney-Pixar film "Finding Nemo."
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You Don't Have to Join a Navy to Experience a Submarine Ride!
When I had a chance to finally see a Hawaiian coral reef from the view ports of a submarine, I jumped on the opportunity. In an Atlantis Submarine leaving from one of the hotels at Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, my wife, daughter, and I were able to submerge to about 120 feet to see what only SCUBA divers and fish would ever see.The Atlantis submarines that thrill tourists in Hawaii, Bermuda, and Guam can seat up to 48 passengers for the smaller version and up to 64 passengers for the larger version. Unlike the Disney "submarine ride", however, these submarines are self-contained and submerge to about 100 feet (give or take about 20 feet--depending on the route they take). The Atlantis submarines are self-propelled and have a captain who drives the vehicle and at least two attendants who help folks down and up the ladder leading from the flat deck to the cabin.
Each submarine has an LED digital depth gauge on the bulkhead that provides a read-out of the submarine's current depth as it progresses through its route. Each passenger has a large porthole in front of his seat--enabling one to get a "fish-eye" view of the undersea world. Depending on which island and which reef you are exploring, your views will differ. At Waikiki, you can see some sunken boats and some "artificial reefs" teeming with fish and sea turtles. The attendants also present a running commentary on what folks can see from their seats.
Some pictures from our Atlantis submarine experience are provided here in this Squidoo lens.
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From Some Submarines, You Can See What SCUBA Divers See
Research submarines and tourist submarines usually have port holes from which the researchers or tourists can see the view outside the sub. The viewing ports are usually made from very thick, high-pressure-tolerant plexiglass.However, most military submarines use only their sonar for underwater operations. They may also use what they can see from their periscopes for their view as well. More modern submarines have digital cameras and monitors that allow a view of the outside world--whether it's on the surface or below the water.
Military submarines use their periscopes so they can remain mostly underwater while taking a peek with the periscope above the water's surface. The periscope is relatively small compared to the rest of the submarine, so it is less likely to attract attention.
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View from the Deep
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You want to see a video clip of the Russian version of Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"? Check out the link to it HERE -- It's called "Kapitan-Nemo" (in Russian, of course!) There's a selection of various episodes of this show (evidently it's a weekly serial on Russian TV). If you can read Cyrillic Alphabet (Kanumah Hemo), you'll enjoy these clips even more!
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More Submarine Stuff--Movies?
Down Periscope is a hilarious movie--and unique in that it shows not only modern nuclear submarines, but also a World War II era diesel submarine--the USS Pampanito (of course, for the movie, they called it the Stingray). What's also unique is that you can actually tour this submarine! If you can make it to San Francisco, CA, get over to the Maritime Museum--at one of the piers, they have the Pampanito on display and open for tours. You'll love this movie--the effects are just as good and intense as those for "The Search for Red October", and the comedy is classic stuff. Aaaargh!
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- The U-Boat Webpages
- This website has a shipload of information on the U-Boats of World War II. Photos, Crewmembers, Accounts from Survivors, and other interesting info.
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea FanSite
- This website is the gathering spot for fan-fiction lovers of the 1960s TV Show: "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea". Nice picture of the Submarine.
- USS Pampanito--In San Francisco, California
- The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association maintains the USS Pampanito (SS-383) as a public museum--you can tour this World-WarII era submarine and get a glimpse of history as well as gain more understanding of what it is like to spend long times underwater. In this submarine there is no view when it's underwater--except for the guy looking through the periscope!
For an interesting account of a SLEEPOVER on this submarine, see the following link: Guy Kawasaki's Blog--Sleepover on a Submarine - USS Blueback--In Portland, Oregon
- The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry has this submarine on display and available for tours and even overnight sleepovers! The U.S.S. Blueback (SS 581) is the U.S. Navy's last non-nuclear, fast attack submarine. It had 31 years of service in the Pacific, and appeared in the movie "The Hunt for Red October". It is a Barbel class submarine--the first of the battle-ready class of subs to use the tear-drop hull design.
- USS Nautilus (SSN 571), Groton, Connecticut
- U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut is the only submarine museum operated by the United States Navy. It is the primary repository for artifacts, documents and photographs relating to U.S. Submarine Force history. The museum traces the development of the "Silent Service" from David Bushnell's Turtle, used in the Revolutionary War, to the Ohio and Virginia class submarines.
- German U-Boat (U-505), Chicago, IL
- The only German submarine in the United States. Captured during World War II after being depth-charged, the submarine is on display at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.
- Virtual Tours of Submarines
- Virtual tours through submarines--through the magic of Nova.
- Thailand-Phuket Submarine Coral Reef Tour
- If you are in the Far East--You might want to see the underwater world in Thailand on a Phuket Submarine.
- Bali Submarine Tour
- Another place where you can get a ride and tour in a submarine--different sea life from the others, but underwater, just the same!
- Atlantis Virtual Sub Tour
- This is the main site for the Atlantis Submarines--they have submarines operating in Hawaii, Aruba, Guam and other great vacation locations. These submarines are kid friendly and have large windows to enable you to see all the underwater sights!
- Sindbad Submarine--Hurghada
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- USS Torsk SS-423
- From the Baltimore Maritime Museum Website, great information on this WWII era submarine. Here's a picture.
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- This is a cool website that has B&W and Color photos of all US Subs (both diesel and nuclear). Great collection!
- Russian Arctic Submarines -- Cool Pictures!
- Here are some pictures of some of the Russian Arctic Submarine Fleet... amazing and interesting pictures!
- Definitely NOT One of the Russian Arctic Fleet Submarines!
- Cool pictures showing a Submarine Surfacing near a very crowded, warm and friendly beach!
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- Interesting blog from a working submarine... viewpoints have a lot of depth.
USS Pampanito, World War II Submarine, Aerial View from Pier Side
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- US Subs Luxury Submarines
- Do you want a yacht that can also DIVE? This place has some cool pictures for dreaming, at least!
- Sea Horse Submarines
- Subs to fit a smaller budget? Dive in!
- Custom Subs--Source for James Bond's Seagoing LOTUS!
- These folks made the submarine for the movie "Spy Who Loved Me"-- it was a 1984 Lotus Esprit that they customized for the movie. One of their other subs was also used in the movie.
- Another view of the "Luxury Sub"
- Particularly if the link at the top of this list didn't work, this link shows another view of this cool vehicle. Something for our dreams!
- Russian Sublink -- On PRAVDA Online!
- Some totally cool, futuristic subs on display here. They look like they are right out of the Jetsons' movie or perhaps belonging to the USS SeaView. They found them at Guillermo Sureda Burgos' Portfolio website--just click past the intro and then click on Transportation--you'll see his beautiful designs here.
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- Small submarine for taking a peek at the underwater world. Maybe the most affordable! ?
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- Well... they mention that these go for about the price of a Porsche ... (about $150,000) (or, is that for a Ferrari?) ... Anyway, they are sort of cool looking and would be a lot of fun!
Pier-Side View of USS Pampanito (WWII Submarine), San Francisco, CA
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Want to spend a night underwater? Or dine underwater? You can dive in here!
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- Actual underwater hotel in Florida that requires one to SCUBA dive to your room!
- Poseidon Resort, Fiji
- In the process of being built, this resort won't dampen your vacation, although you have a high possibility of getting wet!
- Ocean Seminars -- On Underwater Living!
- These seminars featured the Tektite II and the Conshelf underwater habitats and the research that took place on them.
- Underwater Photos from NOAA
- A nice collection of undersea explorations--in the submarine and habitat and research areas.
- Forbes Island--San Francisco --Underwater Dining, Nautilus-style!
- When some folks read the book "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (or watch one of the various movies based on that book), they only dream. Millionaire houseboat designer Forbes Thor Kiddoo acted on that dream... and in 1975, after building 100s of houseboats, Kiddoo started with his inspiration from Jules Verne's vision and began to create his private floating home --a 50-foot wide, 100 foot long "island". Five years later, he launched his "Forbes Island"--and in 1983, his vision was completed--the world's only man-made floating island (complete with beachsand and growing palm trees. Kiddoo now shares his amazing home with others as a unique and entertaining dining experience. Although the island is available for private parties with advance reservations 7 days a week, the island can be visited for a fantasy dining experience Wednesday through Sunday starting at 5 pm. There's a full island-style bar that allows one to watch the sea lions that congregate at the harbor, a Bayside Tahitian-style banquet room that has a view of the waterfront and sunsets. For the submarine enthusiasts, however, you can experience the French dining experience of Captain Nemo in an underwater dining room (even has a fireplace!) that features underwater portholes and nautical artifacts. In the true Captain Nemo tradition, there's also a beneath-the-bay bar, kitchen, and wine cellar (the wines are kept chilled by bay-water cooling). Check out this website for more information and reservations -- for a unique submarine (Nautilus-style) dining experience!
USS Pampanito, World War II Submarine, Aerial View from Shoreside of Pier
Subs in the News...
- Chinese Sub Surfaces In the Middle of US Navy Exercise?
- Interesting story with great picture of the Chinese Song Class subs.
- British Submarine and French Submarine Collide While at Sea
- Ouch. The oceans are supposedly big places with a lot of room. These two subs got a tad too close to each other (so much for "running silent")--and bumbed into each other.
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One-Person Minisub.... a tight fit for the view!
one man submarine
one man submarine "sgt Peppers" from Carsten and Emile 100 meters depth rating
curated content from YouTube
The Submarine Experience--Just Can't Get Enough of It!
- The SubCommittee
- They are a world wide not-for-profit organization focusing on submarine modeling, both R/C and static--and they have over 1,000 members from over 25 countries! Check them out!
- Russian Submarines
- Wayne Frey's website that shows his book on Russian Submarines. He's got some cool photos of Russian Subs--even has things like blueprints and descriptions that I'm surprised that someone could get their hands on these things!
- Fast Attacks and Boomers
- This neat website has a lot of information on the fast attack and boomer subs of the cold war. Pictures, stories, and other goodies can be found here.
- Submarine History
- This website starts with the earliest recorded ideas and concepts of submarines and brings you up to date for today's subs.
- Submarine Video/Computer Games!
- You wanna be your own sub commander? Well, getting the real gig might be a tough shot... but you can give a virtual try here at this website!
- World War II in the San Francisco Bay Area--USS Pampanito, Pier 45
- This website provides more pictures of the USS Pampanito in action during World War II and also provides more historical information about the submarine's service during the war.
- Cornelius Drebbel - Builder of First Submarine?
- William Bourne, British mathematician and naval writer, proposed an underwater craft in 1578. Between 1620 and 1624, Cornelius Drebbel, a Dutch Inventor, tested such a vehicle in England's Thames River. This website has some pictures of some replicas of the submarine and more description. Check it out!
- Dutch Submarine Official Website
- This cool website has all sorts of interesting links-- photos of subs (both old and new), periscope shots, links to other submarine sites, models of subs, and other nifty goodies. Check it out!
- SeaMagine Hydrospace Corporation
- This link is for the SeaMagine Hydrospace Corporation - they make the submersible that is being used to explore the depths of Lake Tahoe for new discoveries. Interesting submarines and beautiful website!
- Sunken World War II Russian Submarine found in Baltic Sea
- This Comcast/News video shows divers exploring a sunken WWII Russian submarine that had been sunk by a mine in the Baltic Sea during the war. Images of the submarine when it was operational are also shown.
- Why Are Russian Submarines Patrolling the U.S. Coast?
- Article with picture of Russian Nuclear Submarine... Why are they patrolling the U.S. Coast? Check out the article!
There's that Car Again! Different Language, but Still Fun!
Submarine References for Kids - Bring the Wonder of the Undersea World to the Kiddos!
Combine a few story sessions through these books with a tour of a real submarine (either the decommissioned WWII or Early Cold War "museum" subs or the fully-functioning tourist submarines) or even a ride on one of Disney's "Finding Nemo" subs, and your child will have a whole new appreciation for submarines and how they work and what they do!
Did you know? If you can't find what you're looking for here, just click on one of the items below and then, once their webpage displays, enter some keywords in the search-box that further define the item. Chances are good that the special thing you've always wanted will appear on the screen (or perhaps a good selection of things that come close!).
Submarine Sam (Quarto Children's Book) by Beck Ward
Submarine Sam and Rigby are together again on an e more...0 points
Little Orange Submarine
Dive on board the Little Orange Submarine for the more...0 points
Submarines & Deep-Sea Vehicles by Jeffrey Tall
The submarine revolutionized naval warfare, progre more...0 points
Submarine (Eyewitness Books) by DK Publishing
Discover the fascinating history of submarines and more...0 points
USS Narwhal SSBN 617 - Underwater View
Don't Submerge Your Desire to Have These Goodies!
Wear them, Decorate with them, Make gifts of them!
What's so cool is that you won't need a periscope to find them.
Drop a Line! Surface and Let Me Know How You're Floating!
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- Susan52 Susan52 Nov 8, 2009 @ 11:46 am
- 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!
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten May 24, 2009 @ 11:25 pm
- 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.
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- homecarediva homecarediva Apr 9, 2009 @ 1:31 am
- 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.
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- OhMe OhMe Feb 15, 2009 @ 4:39 am
- 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.
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- CCGAL CCGAL Jan 21, 2009 @ 3:46 pm
- PS - I have lensrolled this lens to my lens about Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
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- CCGAL CCGAL Jan 21, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
- 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!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Jan 19, 2009 @ 12:04 am
- Enjoyed reading all about submarines. 5* and lensrolled to my Navy lenses. BTW I have a friend on Guam.
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- pmolinero pmolinero Oct 17, 2008 @ 6:38 am
- Wow, so much information about submarines. I enjoyed reading it and seeing the pictures. *****
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- NAIZA NAIZA Jul 2, 2008 @ 3:48 am
- 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!
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- beachbum_gabby beachbum_gabby Jun 26, 2008 @ 1:49 am
- never been into a submarine but I would like to if I'll have a chance. fantastic and informative lens.
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- daoine daoine Jun 12, 2008 @ 7:36 pm
- 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.
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- funwithtrains funwithtrains Jun 12, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
- Cool lens!
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- taliamurphy taliamurphy Jun 12, 2008 @ 3:31 pm
- WOW!! This is an amazing lens, so much great information! EXCELLENT 6*s for you, Dave!
Talia Murphy
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- kab kab Jun 10, 2008 @ 9:59 am
- Love subs!
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- bdkz bdkz May 6, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
- Awesome lens Dave. I love the photos. I gave you 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!
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- charlesgrimes charlesgrimes Jan 28, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
- 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
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- Karendelac Karendelac Jan 28, 2008 @ 3:13 am
- 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
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- E. Boriszek (skipper Borek E. Boriszek (skipper Borek Jan 5, 2008 @ 11:26 pm
- 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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