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To: Old Sarge

WOW! Now this a tour that I could take.

http://www.maritime.org/tour/index.php

I tried to go through a Russian sub by the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA, but my claustrophobia reared its ugly head...I had to get out. This visual tour of the USS Pampanito is much more my speed.

Thanks, Sarge...((HUGS))


63 posted on 01/21/2013 9:50:06 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Where else but the SS can a 3rd class Store Keeper get to drive a boat and do this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CIvlBijfCc


66 posted on 01/21/2013 10:22:58 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; Old Sarge

I’ve been to the USS Bowfin, and really got a feel for the close quarters there. The fire control center in the conning tower held 4 people at least during an attack, and is smaller than most modern bathrooms.

Imagine living in a fleet submarine like the Bowfin or Pompanito for 2-3 months at a time. If you didn’t like a shipmate, it could get real hairy towards the end of a cruise.


104 posted on 01/22/2013 7:36:06 AM PST by HiJinx (The New Year is here; to all Men Good Cheer. (Last one out, turn out the lights.))
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