Soviet Submarines In Red Star Rogue By Kenneth Sewell
1. Soviet Submarines in Red Star Rogue by Kenneth Sewell
The novel Red Star Rogue is a novel about a particular submarine that served in the Soviet Pacific
Fleet during the Cold War. The book follows the Golf Class submarine K–129 on her final mission
which occurred in the spring of 1968. K–129 was a Soviet ballistic missile submarine whose
purpose was to launch nuclear weapons at the United States in case of the commencement of
hostilities between the two superpowers. The author Kenneth Sewell, who is a former submarine
officer (Hutchinson) does an outstanding job of not only describing the overall picture, but also
breaking down not only the submarine, but also the men who served on her final mission. He
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Another strange occurrence is that 15 extra sailors boarded shortly before departure. This was rare in
that the crew of 83 men was already at full muster. The submarine set sail, and things appeared to be
going smoothly. The submarine is heading to its assigned patrol area in the central Pacific.
Suddenly, on March 1st, after a week at sea, "the first indication that something is amiss aboard the
submarine comes..." (77) K–129 failed to send its regularly scheduled message to fleet headquarters.
Four days later, on March 5th, another signal that something is wrong on board. "The submarine
instead of slowing down to begin the usual silent patrolling in the mission, K–129 keeps sailing
towards Pearl Harbor."(78) After two weeks at sea, the submarine surfaces and then proceeds to
attempt a nuclear missile launch at Pearl Harbor. The author points out that what exactly happened
will never be known unless Russian files are declassified and the CIA release what documents they
recovered from the submarine. Although Mr. Sewell cannot provide a first–hand account, he can
relate with a fair degree of certainty what happened based on his experience as a submariner and his
experience in dealing with the Soviet navy. Also with the use of recently declassified documents,
Mr. Sewell can provide more accurate descriptions of what possibly happened then anyone before.
The last section of the book is something that thrill writers like Tom Clancy or
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3. World War II Submarine Warfare and the United States Essay
In the thirty–eight years of the United States Naval Submarine Service no United States submarine
had ever sunk an enemy vessel. With the ignition of the Second World War the poorly equipped and
poorly trained Silent Service, nicknamed for the limited access of the media to the actions and
achievements of the submarines, would be thrust into the position American submariners had longed
for. The attack on Pearl Harbor left the United States Navy with few options for retribution. The
three remaining aircraft carriers were to be "the last line of defense." Commander Stuart S. Murray
made the precarious situation clear to his skippers, captains, upon sending them on their first war
patrol. He stressed the importance of smart sailing by ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
They were plagued by design flaws; the subs vibrated excessively creating a dangerous amount of
noise and the controls were unnecessarily complicated. Japan had numerous advantages over the
United States at the beginning of the war. Japan's submarines were not only slightly faster and
larger, they were also better outfitted with exceptional optical gear and look outs, excellent
torpedoes, and adequate underwater listening gear. They did not, however, have radar. American
skipper, Tyrrell Jacobs of the Sargo, who had served at the Bureau of Ordnance, was one of the first
to realize the Mark 14 torpedo was disastrously flawed. The Mark 14 was believed to be, by
everyone except the sailors who used them, the greatest torpedo of its time. Unfortunately, this was
not true. The torpedo's definciency haunted the Silent Service for years before its failures were
addressed. The torpedo was found to run deeper, in most cases more than ten feet, than its intended
depth, fail to detonate, or to detonate too early. In the early years of the war there were also crippling
torpedo shortages. The subs also had insufficient engines. The HOR engine's gear–wheel teeth
constantly broke causing vibrations that would knock out the motor. At this point in history America
had little experience in submarine warfare. This left the submariners insufficiently trained and
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5. How A Submarine Works
Have you ever wondered how a submarine works? There are many parts to a submarine. Each part
contributes to how the submarine works. The parts also do many different things. Submarines are
basically a watercraft cable of independent operation under water.It is different from a submersible
that has more limited underwater capability. Beginning in ancient times, humans sought to operate
under water. From simple submersibles to nuclear–powered underwater behemoths, people have
searched for a means to remain safely underwater to gain the advantage in warfare, resulting in the
development of the submarine. It was first built in 1620. Today's attack and ballistic submarines are
made from special steel and/or titanium that are needed to withstand the pressures of the 1,000'
depths at which they operate. US submarines use a hi–pressure, flexible steel known as HY–100,
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Bourne first offered a lucid description of why a ship floats, by displacing its weight of water and
then described a mechanism by which: "It is possible to make a ship or Boat that may go under the
water unto the bottom, and so to come up again at your pressure (Brayton Harris). Meaning any
magnitude of body that is in the water ... having always but weight, may be made bigger or lesser,
then it Shall swim when you would, and sink when it list ..." (Brayton Harris) . In other words,
decrease the volume to make the boat heavier than the weight of the water it displaces and it will
sink (Brayton Harris). Make it lighter, by increasing the volume, and it will rise. He wrote of
watertight joints of leather, and a screw mechanism to wind the volume (Brayton
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7. Why Was The Submarine So Pivotal? The Civil War?
Argument → Why Was The Submarine So Pivotal In The Civil War
Alexandra Brown
Thesis: The creation of submarines that were used to win Civil wars and control countries were a
part of a rapidly growing aspect of technology.
Did the submarines only serve a military purpose or did they help in other ways?
Did they aid in commerce?
Why do we need submarines?
What boats were used before?
How advanced were they?
Alternatives to submarines?
Were they equally as effective?
Did the use of submarines help a specific country more than others?
Who invented submarines first?
What is the Alligator and how did it help the U.S. Navy?
What was the goal of the first submersible warship of the U.S. Navy?
Was its first mission successful?
How advanced was its machinery?
How did the technology improve over time?
What was it built for?
¶ I: Background info:
Why were submarines invented?
By whom?
Where in the U.S?
How effective was the use of submarines when they were first invented?
Who was on board the first submarine?
"Confederate Submarines." The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography 61, no. 3 (1953): 293–
303. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4245946.
"The Confederates after secession found themselves with no appreciable navy, little protection for
their harbors, and few natural or industrial resources with which to build a navy or conduct sea
warfare"
The South was desperate in 1863 after losing control of the Mississippi River after the defeat of
10. Australian Industry and Manufacturing : The Collins Class...
Executive Summary The program to design and construct the Collins Class Submarine has become
one of the most complex and expensive Defence procurement programs in history. It was devised to
replace the existing Oberon submarine fleet. The Collins Class Submarine program demonstrated
the capacity of Australian industry to manufacture a world–class submarine. Nonetheless, the
procurement of the Collins Class Submarines has not been without criticism. The program has
experienced various project management issues that ultimately lead to increased costs and time
delays. This report will address these issues along with traditional Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) and non–traditional KPIs and their interrelationships. 1.0 Introduction The ... Show more
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This separation presented communication and data–sharing challenges. Furthermore, the new design
contained a number of technical risks, one of them was designing a submarine that would operate in
a manner and environment very different from what Kockums was accustomed to. The risk resulted
fuel system has been proven to be problematic. Swedish submarines have short patrols in calm,
relatively fresh water. When a similar design was used in the salty, open water in which Australian
submarines operate, water was sucked into the engine causing failure. Moreover, the RAN
submarines transit greater distance and are on station for months at time, which has number of
implications for fuel storage, hotel service, and other hull design features. The difference in
operation concept and environment ultimately led to some equipment and system decision during
design that caused problems with operations and supportability. While accepting that on some issues
such as noise there were significant differences between 'the contracted requirements and the Navy's
current operational requirements', McIntosh and Prescott (1999) concluded that there were serious
deficiencies in the design and manufacture of the submarines. Moreover the requirements and
RAN's expectations had changed since the specifications were established, due primarily to
advances in technology. What the 1987 contract laid down was not what the Navy wanted by 1997,
yet under a fixed–price
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12. Essay on The Use of the Submarine During the American...
The Use of the Submarine During the American Civil War
I have always been an American history buff. I was aware that the first use of the Submarine during
war was during the American Civil War. Since learning this fact, I had become, in a sense, amazed
with submarines – thus, I have become rather interested in them. I found this paper as a good chance
to learn more, a lot more, about early submarines and the evolution of them.
With the ability to sink both large and small warships with the same percent chance, the value of the
submarine is great because it was much cheaper to build than larger warships in the late 19th and
early 20th century. The submarine has a way of concealing itself that is denied to the torpedo boat
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The side propellers would then be set in motion, allowing the submarine to sink to a required depth.
The great thing about this boat is that, should there be a failure of the engine, the boat, from its own
buoyancy, would rise to the surface.
Experiments were conducted in 1910 with he British submarine "D1", the largest in the British
Navy. These experiments were successfully carried out. What were these experiments. Well, the
"D1" was able to maintain communication while submerged. The "D1" replied from below the
surface. The tests were conducted at a level deep enough so that the periscope would be kept just
above the water line and the rest of the boat was submerged. The periscope was half way up the
mast. To compare the American technology to that of the European world, in 1913, the largest
submarine built for the United States Navy was just short of 500 tons displacement submerged. The
submarine proposed for the Russian's Czar's Navy was to be nearly 10 times as great, 5,400 tons of
displacement submerged.
The tendencies in the construction of early submarines was mainly toward an increase in their
displacement. In 1913, the idea to equip submarines with defensive and protective weapons, in
addition to torpedoes, came about. These guns could be used in defense against enemy submarines
or even against enemy planes, to give you an example of their necessity.
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14. Military Comparisons From The 1920's
Military Comparisons from the 1920's
The 1920's were a time of substantial growth for many nations, especially for the nations that did
not pay reparations. The nations that did not pay reparations had vast military growth, and had leaps
in military technology. The technology that received the most attention was their submarines, but
their airplanes and tanks were also important to these nations. Even though the technological
advances were from the 1920s there is still the technology present in today's military. There is some
old technology still in today's submarines like the Mccarn rescue tube. Believe it or not there is still
advancements in today's submarine that were apart of some 1920s submarines. One of those said
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Most tanks of the 1920's were made to fill the role of infantry support or to be riding into the battle
with the infantry. "The Vickers Mediums stimulated the Royal Tank Corps to develop mobile tactics,
and various experiments during the 1920s and early '30s resulted in the general adoption of two
categories of tanks...while slower but more heavily armored tanks provided infantry support."
(Ogorkiewicz, "Tank Military vehicle"). The slower more armored tanks would be used to help
infantry in battle in multiple roles. Although most tanks now can be used for either role, infantry
support or just going to battle alone, they still have the role of being a guardian angel for the
infantry. Tanks now can be used to take out enemy tanks alone and can also be used to take out
installments of enemy troops on the battle field. Tanks have always had the same role but they have
also
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16. Submarines During World War 1
The common modern view on the U–boat is that they were some sort of epically triumphant
mechanical monstrosity. Many people admire the size and advanced technology aboard the U–boats
and ignore the fact that they ultimately never achieved their goal of gaining naval control in Europe
and the Atlantic. U–boats, short for unterseeboot which translates to undersea boats, were
weaponized submarines used primarily during the World Wars. After the moderate successes of U–
boats during World War 1, the Treaty of Versailles did not allow Germany to build naval weaponry.
Despite this, they continued to develop their navy over the next few decades. The Germans prepares
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Attacking and bombing U– boats off the coasts of Germany through the air allowed the Allies to
scare off other potential U–boats in fear of them being bombed as well: "The escort carriers proved
to be a potent weapon against the U–boats because of their ability to put aircraft in the sky over
waters distant from land bases" (The Sinking of the Laconia and the U–boat War). This description
highlights the effectiveness of aircrafts as a defense mechanism against the submarines. They were
very mobile and thus could be deployed from far away to attack distant places and enemies.
Additionally, it was a method of destroying a U–boat that did not take many men or resources. With
sonar and radar that could identify the location of the boats, the aircrafts were able to be flied over
and bomb the ships and water around them. Because of the size of the U–boats, they could be easily
seen from miles above and were a sitting duck due to their lack of speed. After many attacks on the
U–boats, the German navy was apprehensive about sending many more U–boats into the ocean,
fearing that they would be bombed by the airplanes, and this demonstrates the huge effect that
airplanes had on the effectiveness of
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18. Asc's Submarines
INTRODUCTION:
Australians role in the Asia Pacific region is an important economic growth in Australia. The
common trade began in 1989, and is creating a seamless regional economy. The purpose of trade is
to ultimately provide the state with a unique set of opportunities and creates a greater understanding
of employment and quality of living. Australia is known to provide the state with a set of
opportunities.
OVERVIEW OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S ECONOMY
South Australia economic performance has vastly improved in recent decades. The Mining Industry,
is undoubtedly the most valuable resource that South Australia has. (Australian Mining. This is our
Story. 2015). Besides this, South Australia is commonly known for to have a flexible and skilled
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The cons against the construction of the Australian Navy's of submarines is that Britain does not
want Submarines to be built in Australia. Building in Australia is not the most cost effective thing.
ASC has had a bad track record in the past. The Pros on why they should build the subs are as the
following. Submarines are important as they are protectors of trade routes and exports. As brought
up earlier, the construction of the Submarines could create about 3000 Jobs. Which is good for
South Australia. As it's facing its crisis in unemployment. Creating Job security. Lastly, we truly
don't know what japans capabilities are, so it is better to be safe. When considering the nature of the
cost over the agreement, of South Australia, it is one complicated situation. $50 billion sounds
extreme, especially when you consider just how much Australia is in debt. To be more specific it's
300 Billion as of May 2012. This really begs the question as to if we can afford the submarines.
(Australia's Government Debt is expected to Rise to $573 Billion over the next Decade – Business
Insider. 2015). Thus concluding the analysis of cost. Ultimately the major benefit of this agreement
is the potential of both protection in the Australian Market and the possibility of the increased jobs
coming from
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20. Submarines: The Vietnam War
Contents
Abstracts.
After completing the entry of a package of six Russian kilos on January 20, 2017, Vietnam has
officially become a member of the "submarine club". With the existing six submarines, Vietnam's
ability to defend and control territorial waters has increased significantly. However, with the
topographic features of the South China Sea, kilos can not work effectively in certain areas such as
estuaries, bays or islands, this is necessary for the purpose of Vietnam's sea defense in the current
geopolitical situation. So, sooner or later, the second submarine brigade, that is based on high
mobility mini submarine that replenishing the existing six Kilos, must be established . This paper
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We will be able to maintain vessel operation with only a few crew members. Special combat forces
equipped with this type of submarine can carry out the task of protecting important structures. Small
submarines can conduct a variety of activities such as: Destroying the enemy's sea lanes;
Transporting landing forces on the island; Reconnaissance, neutralization of minefields and
bombardment; Sabotage of port facilities and other important objectives. It is in line with the
traditional Vietnamese military guerrilla
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22. The Collins Class Submarine Project
Executive Summary
This report was commissioned to review the Collins Class Submarine Project "Deep trouble". The
primary objective of this report is to analyses the dimensions of risk that need continuous
management due to inter–relationships of all elements within Project Management and the
importance of stakeholders. The topic was researched through extensive sources, including
government bodies, course materials and other sources to provide the relevant information.
In the case of The Collins Class Submarine that is unique in nature given the limited number of
indigenous military builds due to their vast amount of stakeholders and resources involved. The
consequence of failure is present during the entire project considering the ... Show more content on
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The major proton of $4.38 billion was contracted to the Australian Submarine Corporation Pty Ltd
(ASC) who's responsibility was managing subcontracting for the entire project. Swedish tenderer
Kockum's AB type–471 was the chosen design coupled with a combat system that Boeing Australia
Limited was to integrate (New Submarine Project 1998). At the time Australia's industry was
unequipped to handle such a task and needed a major injection of resources and skilled labours for
the project to commence without ultimate failure (Refer Appendix 1).
Despite the competent skills of the labours eleven years after the tender and billions of dollars later
the Royal Australian Navy commissioned an independent tank testing to be carried out. Shortly after
this on the 24th July 1999 the ABC Four Corners released a scathing national report on the project
and its fundamentally floored management system, stating how the Navy has commissioned none of
the six submarines for a taxpayers cost of $5 billion dollars because they are unfit for service and far
from battle ready. Aided with the testimony of Commodore Mick Dunne who fears the worst for the
fleet (ABC 1999), at the he time was appointed by the Navy to investigate the deficiencies.
The aims of this project are to examine the case study "Deep Trouble'' where series of events shown
in the ABC Four Corners documentary will be applied in reference to the inter–relationships of
stakeholders and the associated risks involved.
Project Risk
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24. Essay On Submarines In The Civil War
Submarines in the Civil War
Bridger Barnes
Submarines in the civil war are important because submarines were new during that time ,and
submarines could change the war for either side. IT helped shape the way we fight wars. It also
helped shape the way we fight a war today. It also helped change the whole mindset of war. History
One of the first submarines was built in 1623 and it was ordered by King James the first. The sub
was built by Cornelius Drebbel. According to accounts from that time period it appeared to be a
large enclosed rowboat using twelve oarsmen for propulsion. It is said to have made a trip down the
Thames River submerged at a depth of about 15 feet. Some accounts go so far as to claim that James
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Another sub known as The Turtle was built during the last half of the 1700s. John Day (the creator
of the Turtle) successfully built a small sub he used to submerge in shallow water. But one day, he
and a gambler made a bet on how long he could stay submerged in the middle of Plymouth Sound. It
is hypothesised that his sub collapsed under the greater pressure in the much deeper water and that is
what we think is the first death caused by submarine.
This is the Turtle
The most well known Union Civil War submarine was the U.S.S Alligator. The Alligator was
designed by a French inventor named Brutus de Villeroi. While under tow on the way to Charleston,
South Carolina, this sub was lost in a storm. There is a book the book is Secrets of the Civil War
Submarine. The books tells the story of the Alligator in more detail it also tells about its rediscovery.
The Alligator's main priority was to counter the Confederacy attacks that were in the sea. Record's
show how many days it took to make and how much it cost. It took 40 days and it cost $14,000.
The army to use battlized submarines was the Confederate States of America. There submarines
were steam powered. They named this subs Davids after David from the Bible. They named it this
because David was called the giant
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26. Strategic Direction And Global Security Essay
The general capabilities required by the Joint Force in 2025 will be a global surveillance and strike
(GSS) network, increased naval and air investments and ensuring cyber technology outpaces
adversaries. Based on the current U.S. strategic direction and global security environment these
capabilities are necessary. Satellites and cyber technology will be part of the design of the GSS
system. The U.S. military will be able to strike quickly and remain engaged for increased periods
while additional forces move to the area of concern using the GSS system. Increased Navy and Air
investments in submarines, ships, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's) and unmanned
underwater vehicles (UUV's) is critical. The Navy and Air Force allows us to project power to areas
of the world far from our base of operations. Air power also enables us to provide support for
ground forces while providing deterrence and denial of enemy forces. Cyber investments and
security are critical because cyber technology will increasingly be the engine that runs our future
military and allows us to attack adversary's cyber networks and infrastructure. The U.S. Army will
see a reduction in tactical armor units while the U.S. Marine Corps remains at the current level of
equipment and personnel. After each capability are associated Risk.
The GSS network will be a vital piece for rebalancing the force in 2025. It is a network tracking and
control system designed to help deploy and control unmanned
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28. The Concept Of A Naval Battle
The concept of a naval battle has been around since approximately 1210 B.C.E. However, it would
be several thousands of years before its most important and revolutionary changes would be brought
about. The idea of a submersible ship has been around since the Revolution, although its success
was minimal at best. The first modern submarine would be developed in the late 19th century and
would be first used successfully in warfare by the Germans in World War 1. It arguably led to the
American's victory over Japan in World War II. Since their development submarines have paved the
way for the evolution of strategy, revolutionary new tactics, as well as playing a vital role in the
nuclear triad, redefining war.
No longer would the Mahanian strategy of a decisive battle be the norm, nor considered the best
way to fight naval battles. With the advent of the submarine, navies could now look into denying
their enemies the sea rather than struggling to control it (Hughes, n.d.). A contributing aspect of this
sea denial is the ability to greatly extend coastal defense. Coastal defense can not be looked at in a
traditional sense. These ships are not looking to simply defend the coast, but rather are cruising
thousands of miles of shore to sink as much of the enemy fleet as possible, thereby crippling their
ability to attack (Lautenschlager, 1987). Submarines also introduce a new element to psychological
warfare. As stated in Karl Lautenschlager's publication for International Security,
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30. Submarines: Breathing Underwater Essay examples
Leap 1: Breathing Underwater
Submarines are unique breed. Invisible to all her enemies she's prime to unleash her awesome
apocalypse been enhanced. The journey began in 1776, the world's first more summery hola wooden
spear with a limited supply of air. At the height of American war for independence the Americans
find themselves at a severe disadvantage there warships were of no match to British navy. They
hatch a plan that relies on guile rather than brute force. The scheme requires a new kind of vessel
one that allows a man to carry a bomb underwater. Man and bomb must remain hidden until they
reach the British battleship. Once there the man has to plant the bomb and escape and he must do it
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As to overcome its weakness engineers has to build a much bigger submarine and find a way for
controlling it. The 13 m long HL hunley. To overcome the weaknesses in turtle the engineers built an
underwater bomb called a spar torpedo. A barrel of gun powder that sits on a spiked hold in the front
of the submarine. This bomb pack a punch but guiding . they used the fin technology fir greater
maneuverability where the captain can control the fin by moving up or down it was the first
submarine to sink a ship. Back in 1864, fins gave the hunly great maneuverability but she still needs
to ram her target to deliver her payload this puts her at considerable risk. It took a span of 8 years to
perfect the art of striking from a distance, so the engineers cam with one of the most notorious
Predator of World war 2. U66 U–boat 77 m
Leap 3 Torpedo;
In world war two, Hitler's submarines needed a way to attack allied shipping from a distance, a
weapon already existed that fits the bill torpedo that propels itself but this torpedo had a fatal flaw of
making bubbles in water so solution came up with a big missile with electric motor to power itself
but torpedo needs to be seven meters long and to carry these submarine had to be massive and to
carry 22 of these result was 77 meter long u66. In 1943 the U 66 was able to attack multiple targets
but its engine soon ran
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32. Fin Position Lab Report
The worse thing that could happen is for you to sink on a ship. But with a submarine, that exactly
what you want! The purpose of my science fair project was to find out how the presence or absence
of a stabalazing fin will affect the movement and funcntion of the submarine. I was also trying to
find out what fin position is the best for the submarine to move properely as desired. My hypothesis
was that the submarine will need a fin to move and function properly, so that it doesn't go out of
control. I also think that the best position for the submarine is to put the fin in the centre of the bottle
because it will have an equal amount of buyoncy on both sides of the bottle. The controlles variables
or the constants (what I keep the same) in my experiment was the submarine bottle, the timer,
propeller, tub, amount of water in the tub, ruler, and the number of times I supn the rubber band to
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The way I measured the dependant variable (what I observe) using a timer to time how long the
submarine moves in the water. I also observed the movement of the submarine depending on the fin
position. The results of my experiment was that a submarine defientely needs a fin to function
properley. This is becuase wothout one, the submarine seems to move randomly without a specific
dorection. However, when a stabalizing fin is present, the submarine moves at a specific rate and
direction. I also found out that if you move the fin to the right, the bottle will turn right aswell, and
same goes for the left side. The more right/left you push the fin, the wider the turns get, while if you
move the fin a little, the turns are quite sharp. According to my experiment, the best position for the
stabalizing fin was in the middle of the bottle because the submarine seems to move at a normal
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34. Nautilus Research Paper
In 1866, the start of a remarkable experience is basic: storyteller Professor Aronnax and his two
painstakingly chose partners go on a pursuit after a slippery mammoth that makes pulverization the
nautical world. This alleged "beast" might possibly be a narwhal, an incredible and fanciful ocean
animal with a solitary horn like a unicorn. This creature is stealthy, calm, and unbelievably lethal.
The voyagers find that it is not a narwhal, but rather a much more unprecedented bit of innovation.
It was a recently designed submarine named the Nautilus. Jules Verne takes an exceptional outing
and changes it into a standout amongst the most unsafe and hazardous experience's that Aronnax,
Ned, and Conseil will ever persevere in their lifetime. In ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net
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Jules Verne, otherwise called the father of sci–fi, was a wellspring of inspiration for innovators who
needed to look for accomplishment in submerged innovation. Verne presents the Nautilus, which is
an effective submarine that Captain Nemo imagined himself. Nemo plot the power and quality of his
imagined innovation, expressing "Yes, keen, nervy, and immune! It fears neither the unnerving
tempests of the Red Sea, nor its streams, nor its reefs" (Verne 212). This innovation caught
individuals' consideration. Amid this day and age in France, numerous neighborhood innovators
were additionally working out the complexities of building submarines. In 1863, a couple of years
before Verne composed his novel, Le Plongeur, a 140–foot submarine, was finished. This ship was
worked to convey twelve men however had issues with weight and remaining above water. Despite
the fact that this submarine was not fruitful, hardware and submerged innovation kept on winding up
noticeably more progressed. The scuba outfit was created by Frenchmen Benoit Rouquayrot and
Auguste Denayrouze in the 1860's. Their set is provided with air pumped from the surface into a
shut protective cap suit; the suit is additionally fitted with a supply so that the jumper could
segregate himself from the air hose for a couple of minutes. Nemo's dominance of science and
designing was shown by his plunging suits and power firearms. In
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36. The History of Submarines Essay
The History of Submarines
Wouldn't it be fun to ride a torpedo, or drive a nuclear reactor around underwater? In this research
paper I am going to illustrate the ingenius submarine. The submarine is one of the most important
strategic and tactical weapons systems of the 20th Century, and this importance will increase in the
21st Century. The tiny, leaking, creaking, and unsafe submarine boats of the 1890's, displacing under
two hundred tons and carrying a handful of men and a few torpedoes have grown into massive,
sophisticated and deadly weapons systems.
These displacing as much as 26,000 tons, carrying a crew of over a hundred and armed with missiles
which can destroy large areas of the world. Every day hundreds of submarines are ... Show more
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The sail stands about 20 feet high. It holds the periscopes and the radar and radio antennas. The top
of the sail also serves as the bridge, from which the captain directs the submarine when on surface.
Steel fins called diving planes stick out from both sides of the sail or bow and from the stern.
These diving planes guide the ship to different depths. One or two propellers in the stern drive the
submarine, also rudders above and below the propellers steer the craft. The earliest inventors had no
other way but manpower to propel their submarines. Initially, this involved oars, then came
propellers turned by hand, either by a single person, as in David Bushnell's Turtle². Or by several
people turning a crank, as in a Confederate Hunley and the German Brandtaucher (meaning
"Incendiary Diver") in the mid–19th Century compressed–air was used as were electrical
accumulators, both were of limited endurance and required the submarine to return to the port to
recharge, which was tactically unacceptable. There were also a number of attempts to harness steam,
not only for surface propulsion, but also to provide power when submerged, using stored energy
devises, but none worked satisfactorily.Eventually it was realized that the solution was to combine
the efficiency of the batteries for underwater propulsion and some form of power which could be
used on the surface, both to propel the submarine and recharge its batteries.
Steam was used tried several
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37.
38. Hl Hunley Submarine Essay
A submarine that may be unfamiliar to you was called the Pioneer. It was later renamed the H.L
Hunley. The most well known submarine during the American Civil War. This submarine belonged
to the Confederate States of America. It played a small part in the American Civil War. The Hunley,
nearly 4 high and 15ft wide ,was built in Mobile, Alabama and launched in July 1863. The Hunley
sank the USS Housatonic on February 1864. The Pioneer or shall I say the H.L Hunley became the
first ship ever to sink an enemy vessel during a war, but sadly the submarine itself sank along with
all of the crew members. No survivors. What they did is they drilled a hole in the enemy vessel and
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A man by the name of Clive Cussler found the Hunley after it was lost in the battle. The Hunley was
found in August 2000 four miles off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina.
Another known submarine, during this time, was called the CSS Virginia used from 1861 to 1862.
The South rebuilt the wrecked Union ship USS Merrimack into the ironclad battleship the CSS
Virginia. It was about 263 feet long. It had 10 heavy guns on it. It was the first ironclad ship made
by the Confederacy.
The North had a submarine too although it was not used in war. It was called the Intelligent Whale.
It was more commonly known as an experimental submarine. The Intelligent Whale was built in
Newark,New Jersey during the Civil War. It was powered by a dozen men turning a big crank. It
was nearly 30 feet long, weighing 46 tons, and was made of bolted together iron plates. In the
1850s,a man named Lodner Phillips designed and employed a submarine for salvage work on the
Great Lakes. They continued successfully in this business for fully five years, 1851–55.
Interestingly, their boat used an underwater cannon to blast obstructions. Seeing the military value
of their vessel, Phillips and Peck offered it to the Navy, which responded by
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39.
40. The Military Branch That Serves At Sea, The Navy
Topic: Navy
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the military branch that serves at sea, the Navy.
Thesis: Due to the the United States' superiority in the world's sea, our Naval branch is the most
respected and dignified branch of military in the whole world because of it's submarines, surface
ships, and aircraft carriers.
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter– " The United States Navy is the envy of every other navy in the world. They
don 't want to be like us– they want to be us." Admiral Leighton Smith said this with true admiration
for our Naval Military force. Our battle fleet is the larger then the next 13 most powerful navies
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a. Los Angeles Class – There are currently 41 Los Angeles Class submarines in commission. 30 of
these submarines are equipped with 12 vertical launching systems in order to launch tomahawk
cruise missiles.
b. Seawolf Class – A class originally meant to contain 29 submarines ended up only holding 3 after
money constraints because of the Cold War. This class is much quieter, faster and has more torpedo
tubes and weapons then the Los Angeles Class.
2. Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) – The fleet of ballistic missile submarines is placed in our
seas in order to retaliate against any attacks to the United States. We are prepared for surprise attacks
that would compromise our land security. Just having this system of submarines in place has
avoided many aggressive attacks towards the U.S.
a. Ohio Class – Also known as the boomers, this class of lethal submarines is designed for stealth
and an accurate delivery of nuclear warheads. When sent out for a mission there is a crew of about
15 officers and 140 enlisted submariners. They will be deployed at sea for approximately 70 days
depending on their mission. The submarines are equipped with the Trident II D5 missile that have an
increased range and accuracy over the old Trident I C4 missile. These missiles were first deployed in
41. 1990 and are currently only used by the U.S. and British Navy.
III.Surface Vessels
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42.
43. Submarines Revolutionized Naval Warfare
Imagine not having the cars or weaponry that exist in today's society. The world would be changed
drastically. Many parts of society would be missing and the underdeveloped if they were never made
in WWII. The technology made and advanced in WWII has changed today drastically. The only way
to appreciate the changes in history is to see the technology itself and show where it came from.
Vehicles where the biggest advancement in technology in the war. It has made transportation of
materials, people, and just general things easier for us. Not only that, but it has helped with military
strategies for different types of attacks and routes. "Submarines revolutionized naval warfare by
introducing underwater vessels capable of attacking enemy ships" ("Military War Technology").
Submarines are a huge contribution to different types of attacks and strategies. It has made it
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More information about these items can only help further our ideas for more technology. "Today, the
military uses submarines to carry missiles, conduct reconnaissance, support land attacks, and
establish blockades" ("Military War Technology"). Submarines had many uses when it came down
to it. They were not just transportation or attack strategies. They were used for various tasks such as
making blockades and to make reconnaissance with other people. Having multiple uses for the
submarine is what gives it the advantage. " Stealth technology increases the odds of a sucessful
attack, since the enemies have a harder time finding, tracking, and defending against aircrafts"
("Military War Technology"). Having stealth in war is the smartest thing that any army can have. It
is a sneak move that the enemy does not see coming. Therefore getting leverage on them and
gaining the advantage. This tactic of being stealthy is very common in today's modern
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44.
45. Process Essay: How Do Submarines Work?
The way a submarine works is by surfacing, submerging, and using navigation, with all these things
in place, the submarine would be an amazing adventure underwater! Being able to go underwater
and understand the life deep beneath the ground is quite an extravaganza, but you can't simply just
dive in the water and begin your adventure, you need a submarine that guides you, it's like a car but
the difference is just underwater, with a handy submarine in place, you can go to any destination
underwater until you fulfill to your heart's content.
First thing you want to be able to do when you go underwater is being able to submerge, in other
words, dive into the water. Being able to submerge requires three elements, air, density, and ballast
tanks. According to the article How submarines work, it states "There is a supply of compressed air
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The three elements it takes to surface are floating, buoyancy, and weight. First thing you need to do
to surface is to float. According to the article How do submarines work, it states "A submarine can
float on water because the weight of the water displaced is equal to the weight of the craft." What
this is saying is that without out a balanced weight, the submarine won't be able to float which leads
to the reason why it's important to surfacing. Weight also plays a role in surfacing because if the
weight of the water is heavier than the craft, it may sink the submarine deep below the surface of the
ocean and may be harder to surface at the top. And lastly is the buoyancy. According to the article
How submarines work, it states "The upward force that the water has on the vessel is known as the
buoyant force. The key to controlling a submarines diving and resurfacing, is to control the
buoyancy." If the force that the water has on the vessel that goes in an upward motion, it will control
both the diving and surfacing of the
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46.
47. Project Management Practices Of The Collins Class...
Project Directors Report
Introduction
This report summarises and addresses traditional and non–traditional Key Performance Indicators
(KPI's) to elaborate upon lessons learnt from the Collins class submarine project. This improved
project management practices and highlights the importance of quality, time and budget throughout
the entirety of the project. This report is presented from the Project managers perspective to identify
risk. It will then analyse how they are managed throughout the project lifecycle, how they affect
project performance and why it is important to identify where deficit is coming from and how to
address it. This is where KPI's are used to indicate issues using an appropriate scaling system
relating to the Collins project requirements of:
They would be intended for the Australasian region operational environment
Fitted with an advanced combat system for an extended service
Capable of delivering roles including, hunter–killer and emergency/peace operations, and
There would be suitable infrastructure setup for construction, thereafter delivering technical support
for their operational lifespan.
(Jones, 2000)
A Swedish company by the name of Kockrums was the selected tender for the design whilst the
Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC) was met with support from the Labor Party and several
trade unions to build and manage the Submarines in South Australia. The Collins class submarine
project was a big and complicated project, requiring an array
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48.
49. Innovative Technologies during the Civil War
Throughout the first half of the nineteenth century, there were many new inventions, and innovative
technologies that played a major role in the civil war. At the time of the Civil War, many of the
newfound war weapons in the Union proved essential for its victory. The new weapons showed a
great change in the technological world. During the time of the Civil war, Pistols, and other basic
handheld, guns were very popular, for a soldier to have. It was known for its capability of hitting a
target from a short distance. Before people started changing the way weapons were, a small
handheld pistol gun, that held one bullet, was considered, "the best" before, innovations, were
performed. infantry soldiers would use muskets with one bullet at a time, shooting as far as 250
yards. However, if exact persistent location for the bullet to hit is needed, 80 yards would be the
furthest distance to shoot from. If a soldier had a pistol as his main weapon, commanders, and
generals, taught them different war tactics on getting closer, to your target to be within the 80 yards,
with a pistol.
The Colt handgun is a PIstol, ranged from .36– .44 caliber, a steel handheld gun, with nearly the
same distances as a regular musket. The .44 caliber colt handgun could reach about 25–50 yards
further in all aspects, of shooting. The Colt was well known by everyone during the Civil war, and
before. Each side had a version of a colt, there were 9 different versions, but all get the same job
done. The
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50.
51. Essay on U.S. Military's Nuclear Technology
U.S. Military's Nuclear Technology
Albert Einstein once said, "The splitting of the atom has changed everything save our mode of
thinking and thus we drift toward unparalleled catastrophe".It is a very true statement.Since the
discovery of nuclear technology there have been many different usages of this powerful, dangerous,
and destructive energy source.The US is one of the most powerful military forces of the world.Part
of that reason is because of its nuclear technology and capabilities.Also, the amount of nuclear
weapons and equipment far out numbers those of most competing countries.On top of that the
military's ease of nuclear weapons deployment to any target in the world also makes it a force to be
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ows it to continuously patrol the world's seas for many years without requiring to be
refueled.Another advantage to this type of source of power is that does not require big bulky
engines, which enables the submarine to move more swiftly and stealthily; as well as provide more
room and storage for supplies.[3]
Another nuclear technological advance in the US military is the nuclear aircraft carrier.The aircraft
carrier is the heart of the US Navy.By adding nuclear technology to these massive giants of the sea,
it only makes the Navy's heart beat stronger.The main power sources of a nuclear aircraft carrier are
two GE pressurized water reactors, which power four turbines.[4]Like the nuclear powered
submarine, nuclear reactors are the main source of energy for the carriers.Also, having a nuclear
reactor as a main source of energy enables the carriers to sail all over the world for many years
without having to constantly refuel.[5]Having nuclear power aircraft carriers in its arsenal allows the
US to virtually have multiple floating bases anywhere in the world at one time.The nuclear reactor
also allows the carrier to reach its destination sooner, possibly preventing an outbreak of conflict or
seeing to a rapid conclusion of a conflict.[6]
In addition to the nuclear technology applied to its naval vehicles, the military has also applied
nuclear technology to its missiles.A nuclear weapon is defined as something that explodes using the
power unleashed by splitting the
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52.
53. Case Study: The US Navy's Worst Submarine Disaster
The U.S. Navy experienced its worst submarine disaster when the nuclear–powered attack
submarine USS Thresher (SSN–593) was lost on the morning of 10 April,1963 she met with her
escort vessel the USS Skylark to conduct a depth test. At approximately 0747, the Thresher
commenced a deep dive. At approximately 0913 she reported, "Experiencing minor difficulties have
positive up angle. Am attempting to blow. Will keep you informed." At approximately 0916, the
Skylark heard a garbled transmission believed to include the words " . . . test depth" and at 0917,
another garbled transmission containing the words " .. . nine hundred North" was reported. At 0918,
a high–energy, low–frequency noise disturbance was observed. Although the specific cause was
never established, the Navy theorized that a flooding casualty short–circuited electrical equipment
that caused the nuclear reactor to shut down. Operating at a depth of about 1,300 feet, the crew tried
to blow her ballast tanks. At that point, a phenomenon known as Venturi cooling took place:
moisture in the deballasting systems accumulated and froze in the boat's reducing valve strainers,
blocking the passage of compressed air into the ballast tanks. These strainers, installed by the
manufacturer to protect sensitive reduction valves from particulate matter, proved the sub's ... Show
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sub hasn't been lost for more than 30 years because of a rigorous certification program that gives
each key piece of a submarine––including its hull, pipes, valves and flood barriers––a serial number
pinpointing its source and whom to hold accountable if it fails. Critical systems are duplicated. For
example, there are three ways to empty the ballast tanks on Trident missile boats. U.S. submarine
crews are repeatedly drilled, ashore and afloat, with two key aims: to keep their sub safe and, if that
fails, to get out alive. The top concerns for crews include knowing how to restrict flooding once the
hull has been breached and how to put out a
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54.
55. The Collins Class Submarine Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class Submarine is designed to replace the 30 year old Oberon
Submarines. The Collins Class is the first submarine to be made in Australia and is the most
advanced of its time due to its software architecture. Deep Trouble addresses various issues that
were faced during the design and development stages of the Collins Class project. This report will
focus on the interrelationship between the three PMBOK knowledge areas of scope, procurement
and quality management and the impact each had on the final project.
The Collins Class submarine was prone to excessive noise signatures whilst travelling at speed and
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This report will focus on the interrelationship between the three PMBOK knowledge areas of scope,
procurement and quality management and the impact each had on the final project.
DESIGN SELECTION
The two finalists for the submarine design were the German company HDW–IKL and to the surprise
of many, the Swedish company, Kockums. Deep Trouble identifies that the selection process to
choose the Collins Class Submarine was badly flawed and it was believed by many that the Swedish
were nothing more than a 'straw man' and had no real chance of winning the competition. Prior to
sitting in front of two selection committees to defend their designs, the Germans were given a list of
eight questions that they would be asked. This information was leaked to the Germans by a member
of the submarine project team with the belief that their submarine design was the one Australia
should purchase.
Following a change in government, a high level Australian Council Trades Union (ACTU)
government delegation visited Europe. Upon its return an industrial blueprint was released called
'Australia Reconstructed' which made special mention of the Swedish company Kockums for their
pioneering organisational ability. Just one month prior to the selection of the winning tender, critical
performance areas were adjusted by the navy and Kockums were upgraded, whilst HDW–IKL had
their
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56.
57. The Invention Of Submarines, 1890-1920's
Throughout the Progressive Era, 1890 to 1920, there was an enormous amount of change that would
forever change the history of the United States of America. Ten years into this era had brought the
biggest military technological innovation which was the first submarine, USS Holland Submarine.
This submarine was named after its designer, John P. Holland, who was an Irish immigrant who set
the foundation to the modern submarines. However, designs of having underwater boats did not start
up in the 1900's but was thought of since the 1500's. Cornelius Drebbel was the first inventor to
make a working submarine who was hired in 1603 by James 1 of England. With this it is obvious
that the development of an underwater boat has been there for a long time, but as time went on, it
was perfected each time while learning something new every time. "On April 11, 1900, the U.S.
acquired its first submarine" (Today in History – April 11.) which transformed the Progressive Era
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He was fascinated with the idea of building a submarine but did not have enough funds to continue
his plans until he came to the United States. In New Jersey, there was a group called Fenian Society
who was willing to fund his submarine experiments, which he wanted to use against the British
navy. He studied the failures of the previous submarines and then perfected and tested his first
submarine, known as the Fenian Ram, in 1878. After seeing his success, he knew that in order for
his submarine to be perfected he would need the United States approval. In 1898, John P. Holland
launched the 53 feet long Holland submarine, and the United Stated was interested and purchased it
in 1900 and ordered six more to be built. The cost of this submarine was 150,000 dollars compared
to today's nuclear powered submarines which cost about 30,000,000
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58.
59. Submarines Impact In War
Dalton Stika
Mrs. Montgomery
9th English
4–28–17
Research essay
Submarines impact in war
Intro: Submarines are cool because they can travel underwater and shoot weapons. The
submarines were made to destroy everything which they did. The very first submarine floated on
top and it could only go down underwater for a couple of seconds. Today's submarines can drive
underwater forever. I'm going to talking about how they impacted many different kinds of wars.
Body: My first war that submarines impacted was the Civil War. The Confederates called them
submarines "David" because of the bible's legendary giant slayer david. The United States first
submarine was called
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60.
61. Submarine Volcanoes : The Most Important Type Of Submarine
SUBMARINE VOLCANOES
Sub marine volcanoes are fissures or vents present under water, through which magma comes out.
These submarine volcanoes are one of the principal dynamic forces acting on earth's crust.
The volcanic eruptions which take place under the surface of water at mid oceanic ridges,
subduction zones and within tectonic plates due to hotspots add up to produce submarine volcanoes.
Sub marine volcanoes are far mare superior to sub aerial volcanoes in terms of magma generation.
According to an estimate about 75% of total magma is formed at oceanic ridges.
The major fraction of these submarine volcanoes are deep seated in nature with some exceptions of
near shore volcanoes.
TECTONIC ENVIRONMENT OF SUBMARINE VOLCANISM:–
The eruptive nature of submarine volcanoes cannot be confirmed as these volcanoes are deep under
water. Some volcanologists believe explosive eruption is not possible due to high pressure created
by surrounding water.
Submarine volcanism takes place in different tectonic settings such as mid oceanic ridges, hotspots,
subduction zones and hydrothermal vents. Mid oceanic ridges are the most important type of
submarine eruption giving rise to mid oceanic ridge basalt or MORB. MORB covers about half of
Earth's surface, though in most places they are overlain by a thin layer of deep marine sediments.
The mid oceanic ridges are dominated by silent, gentle effusive volcanic activity and generate
remarkable quantity of lava sheets. Oceanic plateaus are also
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62.
63. The War Was The U Boat Peril
Alex Lawson
Mr. Helke
History Sec 1
January 6, 2015
Modernity Essay
"The only thing that ever really frightened me during the war was the U–boat peril" – Winston
Churchill. The first submarine used in naval warfare was during the Revolutionary War. The
submarine was mostly unsuccessful in taking down British ships, but showed potential for stealth
attacks from under the sea. The modern submarine did not rise until the start of WWI. Germany
used the submarine during WWI to dominate the Atlantic Ocean and destroy enemy cargo, troops,
and warships. The German submarine was called the Unterseeboote, or U–Boat for short, and
throughout the war proved to be extremely dangerous. The U–Boats blockaded the United Kingdom
and was a huge threat to merchant ships and other warships. The arrival of the submarine created
new complexity to warfare shifting from surface warfare (on sea and on land) to multilayered
warfare (submarine and aircraft). As submarines became more sophisticated, they forced existing
navies to reconsider their strategies both in relation to merchant and battleships and forced
innovation on both sides. During the American Revolutionary War, the Americans developed the
first submersible in naval warfare. The American military wanted a way to attach a time bomb. The
American inventor, David Bushnell, was a student at Yale University where he started building
underwater mines. He decided that the best way to deliver mines undetected was by transferring
them using a
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64.
65. Hyman G. Rickover's Changing Military Culture
The Navy has had few leaders who completely transformed the service branch in its entirety. Hyman
G. Rickover was one of those individuals. ADMIRAL RICKOVER REVOLUTIONIZED NAVAL
WARFARE WITH THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE NUCLEAR SUBMARINE, PROMOTED
SAFETY AS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY OF THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM, CHANGED
THE CULTURE OF THE NAVY, AND WAS A TRANSFORMATIVE LEADER WITH UNIQUE
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT PERMANENTLY ALTERED THE SUBMARINE
COMMUNITY. Rickover was born in Poland in 1900 and immigrated to the United States at five
years old. He attended the United States Naval Academy and ended up graduating in the top quarter
of his class. He attended graduate school at Columbia where he met his future wife and later
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A submarine going into sea is naturally dangerous; combining it with a nuclear reactor is even more
dangerous. Reactor accidents produce large amounts of radioactivity that harm the environment and
the people within. The only two countries that have built a large number of nuclear submarines are
the United States and Russia. The data behind the nuclear reactor accidents of both countries shows
that Russia has had over ten major accidents while the United States has had a total of none. This
fact is not based upon the idea that the United States has more talented submariners than Russia, the
difference is the culture within the two submarine programs. Rickover recognized that safety was
the most important part of the nuclear power program and, therefore, changed the culture of that
program: "He installed principles to ensure all nuclear–trained Americans recognized their personal
responsibility to protect the public from any adverse effects of nuclear power. He then devoted the
rest of his life to ensuring this cultural change was embedded into the nuclear–submarine force."
Rickover's insistence on safety paid off with the United States having a total of zero nuclear reactor
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66.
67. The Ballistic Missile Submarine
As one of the most powerful nations in the world The United States must protect its borders and
interest more than most countries. With the threat of nuclear war lingering in our domain, the United
States counters this spreading issue with the ballistic missile submarine to provide strategic
deterrence. Ballistic missile submarines have been important to the United States and Russia, as well
as other nuclear powers, since the beginning of the Cold War. Ballistic missile submarines can evade
satellites and discharge their nuclear munitions with little interference. This allows them to be
protected from a first strike directed against nuclear forces, permitting each side to maintain the
capability to launch an overwhelming retaliatory assault, even if all surface based missiles have
been obliterated. Furthermore, the deployment of extremely accurate missiles on quieter submarines
permits an attacker to advance closer to an adversary's coast and launch its missiles.
The ballistic missile submarine is the corner stone of the United States nuclear triad. It is also the
only survivable portion of the triad due to the ballistic missile submarines' ever changing locations
and patrols. Much is classified about this stealthy monolith's technology and operating procedure.
But its development from the USS Nautilus to modern day Ohio Class ballistic missile submarine is
well known by other nations who fight to keep up with the United States' projection of power. The
Ohio Class ballistic
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68.
69. The Jonas Fletcher Story
The Jonas Fletcher Story
Jonas Fletcher was a man who could never sit still, and do what had others wanted of him. Born into
a wealthy family, all of his needs and desires were available. The decadent lifestyle of his family
was something he loathed and despised. They had their money from one of the largest companies in
the defense industry. Jonas inherited the business when his grandfather died, much to the fury of his
family. He sold the assets of the company and kept some things for himself. His family refused to
abide by as he ruined their livelihood. Once the subsequent lawsuits were over, all he had left was a
few bucks, some weapons, and a submarine. One day, he gathered his former employees.
"I must apologize for what has happened. We will go out and attack the corrupt," he told them.
Jonas stood in the control room of his submarine. He exited and started towards the conference
room. Upon arrival, he turned the lights turn on, and six men wearing matching suits entered the
room after him. A minute passed, and David Webb the second in command and his closest confidant
walked in.
"Gentlemen, we have done the impossible. We have reached our goal of one–hundred–million
dollars. Now we need to find a non–extradition–treaty country with the best tax laws to spend our
lives in luxury." The men stood up, saluted Jonas, and left the room. Webb stood up, went over to
the front of the room, and took a seat next to Jonas.
"How do you want to do this?"
"First, let's look for a
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70.
71. Submarines During The Civil War
A submarine is defined as "something that functions or operates underwater; specifically: a naval
vessel designed to operate underwater." This definition holds true today but started at the beginning
of the Civil War when submarines originally became a popular choice of weaponry. In general,
submarine crews were composed of a commander, who steered the boat, and six or more men who
used hand cranks to move the boat. Many inventors intended on creating electric motors to move the
boat, but they were unable to produce enough torque. Submarines were primarily used in combat
because they could travel invisibly. Innovations like submarines did not just change the way people
fought wars–they also changed the way people lived.
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Hunley. It was built with the intention of "attacking Union ships that were blockading Confederate
seaports". It was equipped with a long pole containing an explosive charge; this "spar torpedo" was
used to place an explosive on an enemy vessel and detonate it. There was no air supply in the
Hunley with the exception of the main compartment. The Hunley was the first submarine to
successfully sink another ship. It was responsible for sinking the USS Housatonic, but after
signaling its success, the Hunley itself sank. Overall, the Hunley suffered three tragedies. The first
crew drowned on August 29th, 1864 followed by and the second crew on October 15th later that
year. Inventor Horace Hunley himself was one of the many casualties of the CSS
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72.
73. Pros And Cons Of A Ballistic Missile Submarine
Every Ballistic Missile Submarine has two crews. When one is responsible for the maintenance and
operation of the boat, the other works in an office building. One crew is responsible for the
maintenance and operations of the ship, known as the On–Crew. The Off–crew is in a phase known
as a Pre–deployment period, away from the ship. During this period the off–crew is training and
planning maintenance.
I relieved as the Engineer Officer during the Pre–deployment training period. The Engineer Officer
is the third highest ranking officer on a submarine. His purview is the safe operation of the nuclear
reactor and the training of the personnel who operate the reactor. I received a great amount of
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We were responsible for the lives of the people who worked with us and for us. At face value, this is
the least abstract of the responsibilities discussed. This is true when considering the responsibility to
train, equip, and lead them. The men and women who sacrifice by joining the Naval Nuclear Power
Program are willing to work beyond human measure. This is assuming they've been trained to do the
job, have the equipment to do so, and have a plan to execute the work required of them. Meeting
expectation regarding these needs is simple. The more intangible elements of being responsible for
the lives of our sailors is where the true challenge
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74.
75. The H.L. Hunley- First Submarine to Sink an Enemy Ship Essay
The H.L. Hunley started out with two men named James McClintock, who built gauges for steam–
operated equipment, and Horace Lawson Hunley, an owner of a large plantation who worked as a
lawyer and a customs officer in New Orleans. Horace got mad at the Union because of the blockade.
He was not able to ship or sell his sugar and cotton. He became so mad that he became captain of a
blockade runner, a ship that moved supplies by moving silently through the blockade at night.
Horace wanted to build a submarine that would destroy the large barges that formed the blockade
using a torpedo attached to the submarine that would destroy something right on target. He and
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Four out of the nine who were on the Hunley escaped. Three of them were Charles Hasker, Charles
Sprague, and John Payne. The other five were not as fortunate. They quickly found the Hunley,
removed it from the bottom of the ocean, buried the five bodies, cleaned it up, and sent it back to
work. The second crew included Horace Hunley and Charles Sprague. On October 15th, 1863 the
crew set out for some test runs around a friendly ship, the Indian Chief. The first test run was
successful, but on the second one something immediately looked wrong. As soon as the Hunley
sank, air bubbles arose. This time there were no survivors. Less than two months after sinking, the
Hunley had gone down again. The third and final crew on the Hunley set out on February 17th,
1864. Their mission was to sink the USS Housatonic, and they succeeded. After a few moments
everyone realized that the Hunley would not be coming back to the port. No one knows why it sunk
for the third time. Many people thought that after all, even if the Hunley and its crew were found,
they couldn't talk. Everyone started searching for the submarine, but nothing was found until May
3rd, 1995 when three scuba divers were looking around on the ocean floor. Harry Pecorelli, Wes
Hall, and Ralph Wilbanks had set out one day to explore the ocean in the last area that the Hunley
was seen. When Pecorelli was twenty–seven feet below the surface, he started probing
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76.
77. Wwii Submarines Research Paper
Every war since Civil war has involved submarines. They played important roles in both wars.They
only comprised 2% of the US navy but they sank over 30% of Japan's navy in WW2.Submarines
were basically surface ships that could travel underwater for a limited time but they revolutionized
with the time,they included ballistic missile subs, fast attack subs and a patrol gunboat that was
assigned to the coastal surveillance group. Some of the submarines used in WW2 were also used in
Vietnam. In WW2 there were 9 types of Nazi's submarines, 3 types of Italian submarines, 2 types of
French submarines, 3 types of British submarines, 10 types of Japanese submarines and finally US
had 12 types. In Vietnam War US had a total of 33 submarines. A difference
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78.
79. Essay on U.S. Military's Nuclear Technology
U.S. Military's Nuclear Technology
Albert Einstein once said, "The splitting of the atom has changed everything save our mode of
thinking and thus we drift toward unparalleled catastrophe".It is a very true statement.Since the
discovery of nuclear technology there have been many different usages of this powerful, dangerous,
and destructive energy source.The US is one of the most powerful military forces of the world.Part
of that reason is because of its nuclear technology and capabilities.Also, the amount of nuclear
weapons and equipment far out numbers those of most competing countries.On top of that the
military's ease of nuclear weapons deployment to any target in the world also makes it a force to be
reckoned with.
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ows it to continuously patrol the world's seas for many years without requiring to be
refueled.Another advantage to this type of source of power is that does not require big bulky
engines, which enables the submarine to move more swiftly and stealthily; as well as provide more
room and storage for supplies.[3]
Another nuclear technological advance in the US military is the nuclear aircraft carrier.The aircraft
carrier is the heart of the US Navy.By adding nuclear technology to these massive giants of the sea,
it only makes the Navy's heart beat stronger.The main power sources of a nuclear aircraft carrier are
two GE pressurized water reactors, which power four turbines.[4]Like the nuclear powered
submarine, nuclear reactors are the main source of energy for the carriers.Also, having a nuclear
reactor as a main source of energy enables the carriers to sail all over the world for many years
without having to constantly refuel.[5]Having nuclear power aircraft carriers in its arsenal allows the
US to virtually have multiple floating bases anywhere in the world at one time.The nuclear reactor
also allows the carrier to reach its destination sooner, possibly preventing an outbreak of conflict or
seeing to a rapid conclusion of a conflict.[6]
In addition to the nuclear technology applied to its naval vehicles, the military has also applied
nuclear technology to its missiles.A nuclear weapon is defined as something that explodes using the
power unleashed by splitting the
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