True,the Kursk is more recent,but the US has also lost subs,Thresher and Scorpion,both nukes and w/all hands,it's been taken for granted w/passage of time how dangerous the forces encountered and the complexities involved really are,not to mention the claustrophobia and sunlight deprivationThe Kursk sinking did that decades ago...
It was the incompetence and callousness of the rescue effort and the delay in asking for help. Also using that kind of missile or torpedo fuel abord any ship, much less a sub is nuts and an accident waiting to happen.True,the Kursk is more recent,but the US has also lost subs,Thresher and Scorpion,both nukes and w/all hands,it's been taken for granted w/passage of time how dangerous the forces encountered and the complexities involved really are,not to mention the claustrophobia and sunlight deprivation
Back then they were called pig boats by the Americans and Germans, but the German ones were far worse, and you could smell them before you could see them after a patrol.My city is host to Battleship Cove,and there is a WW2 sub there the "Lionfish" ,and how men spent time underwater in that cramped thing sweating out depth charges and lowering O2 levels all the while reeking like a swamp is in itself a test of physical and mental endurance that is deserving of medals.
I remember US/NATO offering help,Russia(w/a newly installed Putin) for reasons of pride/espionage opportunities/disregard for their brave sailors said NYET.It was the incompetence and callousness of the rescue effort and the delay in asking for help. Also using that kind of missile or torpedo fuel abord any ship, much less a sub is nuts and an accident waiting to happen.
Yeah US subs were bigger and longer range for the Pacific,think they had rudimentary AC also ,along w/the best chow,gotta be eating good for morale.But I've been in the Lionfish and it's TIIIIIGHT,I'd feel confined on a Trident.Back then they were called pig boats by the Americans and Germans, but the German ones were far worse, and you could smell them before you could see them after a patrol.
Completely nasty,def. not a UNISEX environment in those days.Back then they were called pig boats by the Americans and Germans, but the German ones were far worse, and you could smell them before you could see them after a patrol.
A nice break from fighting for the Harkonnens.