Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Aluminum

[Ricci Dustin <riccidustin@yahoo.com>]

The Aluminaut is an all aluminum submarine. On display
at the Museum of Science in Virginia. It made some of
the deepest dives of any submarine.
Regards;
Ricci
 
--- Steve McColman <steve_mccolman@hotmail.com> wrote:
>  I think it was Alec who used aluminum for his front
> viewport ring.  That
> got me thinking, Ouch!  I hate when that happens! 
> Steel has different
> grades, and subs specify only certain grades can be
> used.  Aluminum also has
> grades, but I've never heard any talk about using it
> on subs.  Are there
> pros and cons?  What are your thoughts on this
> subject?
> 
> Steve


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