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New Member Introductions / May not be a new member, but I feel like it...

« on: May 30, 2011, 05:15:07 PM »

It's been a long time (or so it seems), but I am still kicking and recovering well.  So I almost feel like a new member.

My operation went good.  Unfortunately I ended up spending 14 days in the hospital because of complications.  Right now I have OK days and not so OK days.  I have a real problem getting any sleep.  As such I usually am up by 0330 or so every night.  I guess that should give me some time to research for the School of the Boat.

Hopefully I can get some time in front of the PC.  Right now it is still hard to just for any length of time let alone sit in front of the computer. 

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School of the Boat / School of the Boat - mystery part 18 March 2010

« on: March 18, 2010, 10:02:36 AM »

Just a quick queston.  What is this?  Sorry for the quality - but I hope you can make it out.  (Hint it is a tool)

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Submarine Related Chatter / Virtual submarine museum - trying to start up on facebook

« on: March 18, 2010, 09:47:29 AM »

USSVI National Commander, Pat Householder, set up the start of what we hope will be a nice virtual on-line submarine museum on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/USSVI-Virtual-Museum/366223061298?ref=ss

For those with Facebook accounts why not become a fan.  I think they may be still working on getting this set up right, but they did post a few pictures.  This was another idea batted around on LIB's BBS, and national seems to have run with the idea.

As with anything such as this it will take a long time and a big effort to get a lot of information added.  I'm sure that if you wanted some pictures of your boats you can send them to me and I will get them posted there - so far I don't think the page was set up to allow others to post pictures - only the admin.  Hum!

We are starting to see a lot more Submarine and Submariner presence on Facebook, which is good.  I'd rather look at pictures of submarines than say Megan Fox (OK, before Darrin rubs me - not quite true)! LOL

But seriously every time we can get a picture posted and people looking at them - then maybe these fans will want to see the real deal in person.

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Submarine Related Chatter / WW2 category: Wrecks: WWII

« on: January 12, 2010, 10:41:50 AM »

Not sure if anyone has seen this site but it has a listing of a lot of wrecks found from WWII - not all submarine related.  Click on the title to go to an article that was the source for the information.  Maybe this will keep your minds off the bitter cold weather for a few minutes!

http://hitlernews.cloudworth.com/wrecks.php

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School of the Boat / October 27, 2009 - School of the Boat - Let's make some Gilly

« on: October 27, 2009, 10:48:29 AM »

   OK we can't be making any Gilly while at sea - too many people around.  But I do have a question for this school of the lesson.

While submerged would venting Negative or firing a torpedo have any effect on the operation of the Model S Distilling Unit?

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Military History Resources

« on: October 26, 2009, 09:05:07 AM »

Largest list of Military History Resources that I have ever seen - some links are not working, but that's to be expected with a list as long as this one.

This should keep some of you history buffs busy for weeks! 


http://www.cc.gatech.edu/fac/Thomas.Pilsch/history.html

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School of the Boat / October 15 - School of the Boat - history question

« on: October 15, 2009, 08:50:31 AM »

   This may surprise a few of you - so let's try something a bit different.

What submarine was the first to successful launch a guide missile off it's deck?  I'll need the name of the boat, the date of the launch and the type of missile that was launched.

As I said this may be a bit of a surprise for many people. 

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Passwords

« on: October 10, 2009, 01:26:06 PM »

During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password:
 
"MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofyTrenton"
 
Apparently, the password called for 8 characters and a capital   

Remember to use safe passwords folks - not easy ones, an don't give them to anyone else - even a blond!

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School of the Boat / October 9, 2009 - School of the Boat- How long do we have?

« on: October 09, 2009, 10:10:08 AM »

The Fleet-type submarine has about 35,000 cubic feet of floodable space.  Assuming that pre-dive conditions the boat was well ventilated. Flooding occurs right after diving and the boat settles on the bottom at 250' without enough power or air to surface. There are 79 crewmen and officers on board.  About 10,000 cubic feet of space is flooded.

How long do you have before you should begin revitalization, or artificial addition of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide within the boat?  That is how long do you have until clinical asphyxia begins to show in crew members?

Oxygen would be about 17% and CO2 3%

There is a simple formula for figuring this out.  Have a nice weekend everyone.

I am going to rest this weekend so me neck does not get worse.  Monday morning at 0800 I have to be at a surgery center to get a shot of cortisone in my neck between C5 and C7.  They must put me under to get the shot.  So I may not be on the PC Monday.   

This was a blatant move for sympathy - No Gilly Sunday night after 20:00.   

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New Member Introductions / 105 and you don't loook a day over 100!

« on: October 01, 2009, 09:50:10 AM »

Some time around July 24, 2009 I think Lance's Forum here hit 100 members.  I see we added 5 more to that bringing us to 105.  Well done Lane on keeping this forum open.

From the looks of things we have been in a summer slump though with not a lot of posting going on.  I for one being a true Introvert surely cannot start chatting first.  It's just not in my nature. 

I just cannot fathom that we have 105 Introverts registered.  I know for sure that Paul does not fall into this category.  But it sure would be nice if some of you newer members jump in and start chatting.  It's ok to just ask a question.  It's ok to just post something.  It's just ok to share a link or two that you find interesting.  It's ok to post a picture.  Anything so I don't have to come out of my Introverted world. 

Right now there is another discussion talking place about allowing women to serve on submarines.  Any thoughts here on that subject. I know that the size of the shower we had on Picuda would have been nice to shower with Scarlett Johansson.    OK we didn't shower that much on diesel boats, but what a vision.  I'm not sure what she  would think of walking through the Forward Engine room seeing Jack Doyle standing there with his ball cap and boots on (he usually stood watch naked).

So jump in and start up a conversation - it doesn't hurt and then I can sit back and not chat.  I like being an Introvert. 

 

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School of the Boat / October 1, 2009 School of the Boat - We'll stay with medical

« on: October 01, 2009, 05:37:44 AM »

I'm not sure if any of your museum boats still have battery cells aboard, but if you do then this might be useful information.  The question (and only one) will remain in the medical area.  However it could fit into the ventilation system as well.  But it was important that we know and understood about the gasses that are produced from the batteries on a fleet-type submarine.  So here we go!

A Fleet-type submarine uses two very large batteries for propulsion while under water.  The battery cells discharge at variable rates as the ship is driven through the water at different speeds, and is recharged by diesel driven generators. Water from the electrolyte is hydrolyzed at the poles, in large amounts if there is a rapid rate of charge or discharge, and/or a high cell temperature.

Rapidly evolved gases then bubble to the surface, and the cell is said to be "gassing." Each of the battery wells is continuously ventilated by its own set of exhaust blowers, to forestall the buildup of high concentrations of these gases at any point in the ship.

Here is your question: What are the four main gasses that come from the battery cells as they are gassing?

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School of the Boat / Try again - School of the Boat - Medical question

« on: September 30, 2009, 12:09:35 PM »

As always I am check some of the on line manuals over at HNSA and found this little fact:

Why would these two illnesses be related to a submarine?    And yes both are listed in one of the manuals on-line and occur in a specific manner on a fleet-type submarine circa 1947 and later (that's a hint)

aero-otitis media and sinusitis

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School of the Boat / School of the Boat 27 August 2009 The Log

« on: August 27, 2009, 09:09:38 AM »

It is kind of a rainy day here in New Jersey and I had some slack time at work.    Well not really but I made some.  It has been really quiet around here so what the heck I might as well try to revive the school of the boat with something simple  The Log.

The Log is up in the Forward Torpedo Room so I kind of had to full around with it at times.  Down then up, then down again only to have to raise it again.  That was the life of operating daily ops.

To start with I added one screen shot of the values used to secure, vent, and operate the log.  Each value had to be in the correct position for the Log to operate.  The diagram I added shows the Log in the Secured position, so that's a freebie.

Question 1:
List the position of the valves in the 1) Surface Venting position; 2) Operating position; 3) Operating on Static Head position.

Question 2:
Which switches must be turned on to power the Log?

Question 3:
The Speed pointer indicates approximately 6 1/2 knots regardless of changes of ship's speed. What are possible causes?  How do you correct the problem(s)?

Question 4:
The Log components operate correctly but excessive error of speed and distance indications at all speeds is noted.  What are the possible causes? How do you correct the problem(s)?

OK this should take about 10 minutes of your time. Hey Darrin come forward - new Gilly! Bring some bug juice and a cup of Joe!  I'm off watch for a while.

I forgot the bonus question.  Operating the Log in the Static Head position is a means to check the components to see if everything is operating as if you were moving.  So --- When operating in the Static Head position what will be the speed indicated?

Now have fun.

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Website Updates and Off-Topic Discussion / Paul Farace - need your address

« on: August 24, 2009, 12:45:35 PM »

Paul I tried to send you something using the address for the Cod and the US government - official post office    could not find a submarine sitting right there along side the pier.

Have you got any good address that I can use - got something for the boat you may or may not like (or have).

I've been going to computer hell and just now getting around to normal again - well I've never been normal. 

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Submarine Related Chatter / USS TUSK Commissioning Crew 1946

« on: August 03, 2009, 07:58:43 AM »

Posted over at USSVI LIB's web site - didn't think anyone would mind me snitching it for here