[PSUBS-MAILIST] number of subs

[Jon Wallace via Personal_Submersibles]

The best way to keep up to date on this information is through 
www.subdb.info which is a database of known submarines sponsored by 
PSUBS.  Submarines are categorized by type (recreational, research, 
commercial, etc) and by status (operational, renovation, museum, etc) 
and you can search the database using various parameters.  If you are a 
PSUBS member you can use your PSUBS username and password to update the 
status of your own submarine.  If your submarine is not in the database, 
submit for inclusion.  Go to www.subdb.info -> Support -> Submit a 
Submersible

There are currently 40 submarines listed as Recreational/Operational, 9 
listed as Recreational/Renovation, 14 listed as 
Recreational/Under-Construction, and 4 listed as 
Recreational/Design-Phase.  I can tell by looking at the list that it is 
not completely accurate and I need to spend some time updating it, but 
it would be better if each owner kept their own submarine updated.

Additionally, SUBDB.INFO will eventually replace the "Projects" page on 
the PSUBS website because it offers better opportunity to upload photos 
and documentation regarding your submarine.  It also allows easy web 
access to your submarine if you want to share it with someone because 
you can use the link http://www.subdb.info/<your-sub-name>   For 
example, http://www.subdb.info/aquatic will bring you directly to my 
submarine web page.

Finally, you can use subdb.info as a repository for important 
information about your submarine that might be helpful in an emergency.  
If you get stuck underwater but have documented your submarine well, we 
can go to your submarine page and look at your operating guide, check 
off lists, find out what kind of equipment you have on board, details 
about the design of your sub (for example lifting points) how much it 
weighs so we can estimate lifting bag requirements, etc, etc, etc.

Feel free to investigate AQUATIC in the database and see photos and 
documentation I have included.