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Submarine Related Chatter / Silent Service TV Show

« on: December 08, 2014, 07:49:57 PM »

Another member of this forum might have previously posted this but I found episodes of The Silent Service TV show on Youtube www.youtube.com/user/Subsim  If any members of this forum posted these episodes Thank you very much for the early Christmas gift.

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Submarine Related Chatter / Re: Probable WWII submarine wreck found in PNG

« on: May 21, 2014, 01:40:06 AM »

Found this on wikipedia.

Link :  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Amberjack_%28SS-219%29

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School of the Boat / Re: School of the Boat 5 Mar 13 (DC POWER)

« on: May 05, 2013, 11:58:36 PM »

I haven't tried operating them on DC power yet but the new LED light bulbs seem to work OK, draws less power, runs cooler and has no filament to break.  Right now they are way too expensive ($13.00 each) to use in large numbers unless they are drastically reduced in price or donated.   I currently use two of them in a ceiling fan and so far so good.

I haven't posted on the forum for a long time but I have an idea that could be used to cool the FM engines on all of the subs that are either in the water or on land.  The idea involves using radiators from  big trucks , existing piping in the sub, and an electrically powered fan pulling air through the radiators.  This idea would only be feasible if there is enough room under the wood deck of the sub, cost of materials, and permission of the Navy.


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KF4QIC

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New Member Introductions / Re: New Forum member from Ocala, FL

« on: August 27, 2012, 11:18:55 PM »

I finally walked through the Batfish in late June this year and wished I could have spent all day there.  Words can't describe what that experience was like.   I was in awe of the service and dedication of the men who served in the silent service.  GBY (God Bless You) veterans.

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New Member Introductions / New Forum member from Ocala, FL

« on: August 21, 2012, 10:20:57 PM »

My interest in subs came from two directions.   1.  Passing by USS Batfish twice a year for at least 25 years when visiting family in Claremore OK.  2.   The first time I saw the movie "Run Silent Run Deep"  And by my user id you can tell I am a ham radio operator technician class.



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