[PSUBS-MAILIST] Primitive subs (was: Introduction)

["Michael B. Holt" <mholt@richmond.edu>]

Jack Skoda wrote:

> My name is Jack Skoda.  In the fall, I'm going to start work on a Master
> degree in history of military science and technology.  My focus will be on
> the submarine.
> 
>  Has anyone on the list ever tried re-creating a primitive sub?
> Something along the lines of Fulton's Nautilus or the CSS Hunley?
> Most, if not all, of the info I've browsed so far talks about
> modern components and equipment.  I believe my thesis paper will
> be stronger if accompanied with a working model of a sail, muscle,
> or steam drive sub.
> 
> Anyone have any good book pointers to primitive sub design?

No, but let's talk.  I'm working on a design analysis of 
Simon Lake's Argonaut Junior.  I have low-end computer
simulations of McClintokc's boats and the Fenian Ram.



Mike