RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] submarine trivia

[Alex <spm2@nomad.ignorelist.com>]

I remember hearing that a submarine has a different name when it is surfaced
and for when it is submerged. Something like how it can't be called a ship if
it is submerged or a rule somewhat like that.

Alex

On 22-Apr-2010 David Bartsch wrote:
> 
> To all:
> 
>    
> 
>      Its time again for some submarine trivia...
> 
>  
> 
>      Why is it that submarines are referred to as "boats"? Das Boat for
> instance...
> 
>  
> 
>      Take a stab at this and guess if need be. You may find your not far off
> from the actual true answer. I will post the real answer to this question 24
> hours from now. It should give you pause and cause one to think. Thinking is
> a good thing.
> 
>  
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> David Bartsch
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