Alan & Carsten,
Earlier in the day I read the message below on the BlackBerry
but didn't realize there was anything below "Regards Alan."
Carsten, Sgt. Pepper's is a beautiful little
vessel. I hope we get to see it more in the future wherever it may
go.
Jim
In a message dated 1/24/2011 1:08:54 P.M. Central Standard Time,
alanjames@xtra.co.nz writes:
Hi Carsten & Jim,
The Guiness World Record is based on total displacement. I don't know
exactly wether
this is with pilot in or out.
Regards Alan
GUIDELINES FOR ‘SMALLEST SUBMARINE’
This record is based entirely on the displacement of the vessel.
However, the other dimensions of the submarine (length, height, width etc)
must also be provided. Some form of reliable confirmation of the
displacement of the vessel must be supplied.
The submarine must be autonomous and self-propelled (i.e. capable of
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The submarine must be steerable through 360º and must be capable of
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The submarine’s passenger compartment must be watertight (meaning that
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-- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:44
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Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST]
Sgt.Peppers for Sale
Alan,
From the link you provided below, I see that Sgt. Pepper's held the
Guinness World Record for a year or so after 1988. Pierre Poulin's sub
took the record in 2005, so there must have been at least one sub in between
the two. I'd love to know the story since from the numbers it looks
like Sgt. Pepper's is smaller. I wonder if one is calculated on
unballasted weight and the other on total displacement.
Regards,
Jim T
In a message dated 1/23/2011 6:19:14 P.M. Central Standard Time,
alanjames@xtra.co.nz writes:
That's very sad Carsten. There are two figures listed, 485kg
& 400kg. I assume that's the weight with & without a person but
can't read German. If that is the case it would be smaller than Pierres
"worlds smallest sub" wich is 620kg. There is a good history of sgt
Peppers with a photo of Carsten 23 years ago on the link below. (worth
clicking the button just for that) http://www.vulcaniasubmarine.com/CARSTEN%20SGT.htm
Alan
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12:47 PM Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Sgt.Peppers for
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http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220729172260
vbr
Carsten
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