Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Introduction

[Ray Keefer <Ray.Keefer@Sun.COM>]

Hi Jack,

While not primative, Kittridge's UEM uses muscle power underwater and
sail power on surface.

Also look at the human powered submarine races.

Regards,
Ray

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> Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Introduction
> From: Jack Skoda <jskoda@ellacoya.com>
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> Hi Everybody:
> 
> 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?
> 
> 
> -- 
> -- Jack Skoda <jskoda@ellacoya.com>     Ellacoya Networks
> -- Senior Software Engineer             www.ellacoya.com
> -- "Excitement, adventure, a jedi craves not these things."
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