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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Pampanito
I stopped by to see the USS Pampinito on my way to the PSubs convention
last year and spoke with an old volunteer whose name escapes me. During our
conversation, the story of said movie came up and he mentioned that while
the sub had to be towed, its engines were used to generate power for the
film crew. The sub is still seaworthy, but the prop was removed by the Navy
to make it un-operational. One of the obvious modifications made for use as
a static display was to cut out the hatches to make room for staircases in
and out of the sub. She's not dead yet, but she will never dive again.
regards,
Shin
"And further more, be advised that although this is actually a live
broadcast and is being sent out at this very moment, it is quite possible
that it may arrive tomorrow, right now, or perhaps even yesterday." -Serial
Experiments Lain ep#8
----Original Message Follows----
From: Jeff Post <jeffpost@rawbw.com>
Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Pampanito
Date: Mon, 26 May 2003 16:54:55 -0700
Actually, the Pampanito has been on exhibit near Fisherman's Warf since
1982,
long before before it was leased for the movie you are refering to. She has
been
modified for static display, and was towed for use in the movie.
Jeff
Quoting Steven Mills <barycenter@earthlink.net>:>
> Great, then I wasn't seeing imaginary things then! I confess when
> it comes to sub movies and docu's my critical eye for good and bad
> plots go out the window. I'll watch a sub film once or twice then go
back
> to pick out background details. What was that movie with that
> "Frazier" character..."Down Periscope"? If memory serves, the sub
> used in the film was the "Pampanito"? I believe it was the last time
> she saw service before being placed on permanent exhibit near
> Fisherman's Wharf in SF.
>
> My movie collection for Subs is sadly lacking. I need to set aside a
> budget for this. I'm going to die a poor man [ but a happy one! ].
>
> --Steve
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