Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Building the Impossible: The First Submarine

[Coalbunny <coalbunny@onewest.net>]

I have given consideration to a bunch of older ships, not just subs.  In
the sub catagory it starts with De Son's sub of 1653.  An odd design,
but I feel that it certainly could have worked after simple testing. 
Like placing some kind of a shield or wheel well above the paddle
wheels.  Would have dragged something fierce, but still would have
improved the propusion by 500%.  

Gave brief thought to Bushnell's Turtle, but decided it's good only when
I feel suicidal.

Right now one of my favorites is Fulton's Nautilus.  Now a lot of the
designs I have considered would be replicated on the exterior only. 
With today's technology it could be replicated both extrenally and
internally and still be "safe", but I just want to replicate the
extrerio.  Not just a show piece but something I can use for my own
enjoyment.

I have considered a number of other subs, such as the Hunley, but feel
these I mentioned are those I have considered most.
Carl


Steven Mills wrote:
> 
> Carl wrote:
> 
> > I have been thinking of doing an older sub design as well.  Not sure
> > which one yet.
> >
> 
> Anything particular in mind?
> 
> I've thought about the CSS Pioneer
> 
> http://www.beaufortshipsmuseum.com/pioneer.html
> 
> --Steve
> 
> >
> > Steven Mills wrote:
> > >
> > > http://tlc.discovery.com/convergence/submarine/submarine.html
> >
> > --
> > "No man who is not willing to bear arms and to fight for his rights can
> > give a good reason why he should be entitled to the priviledge of living
> > in a free community." -- Theodore Roosevelt

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