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By: kuressaare
@ 2011-08-12 23:57:19
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Yellow Submarine
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By: kuressaare
@ 2011-08-12 23:57:19
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@ 2011-07-09 07:54:27]]> Yellow Submarine
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Yellow Submarine
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By: kuressaare
@ 2011-07-09 07:54:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yellow-submarine-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yellow-submarine-3/ Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:54:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/yellow-submarine-3/ 43.73115400 7.42574600 <![CDATA[Submarine]]> Submarine
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Submarine
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@ 2010-12-05 04:37:41]]> Submarine
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Submarine
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@ 2010-12-05 04:37:41]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-30/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-30/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:37:41 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-30/ 28.00691900 -16.66012100 <![CDATA[Subcat Submarine]]> Subcat Submarine
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Subcat Submarine
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By: Tyco
@ 2010-12-04 18:02:11
Subcat Submarine in Fuerteventura
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With only 15 commercial submarines in the world, don't let a fantastic opportunity sail by. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ultimate experience of traveling along the bottom of the sea. See Fuerteventura from a completely different angle - under water.

You will be collected from your Jandia hotel and taken to the harbor of Morro Jable where you will board the Subcat on the outer seating area.

Sail out to sea where you will be invited to go inside the Subcat. Once inside, the Subcat dives to a depth of 30 meters (98 feet) where you can enjoy the view through the panoramic windows.

There will be a deep sea photographer who takes individual photos inside the Subcat which can be purchased as a souvenir. The Subcat then goes returns to the surface of the sea and you return to the outer seating area for the sail back to harbor.
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@ 2010-12-04 18:02:11
Subcat Submarine in Fuerteventura
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With only 15 commercial submarines in the world, don't let a fantastic opportunity sail by. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ultimate experience of traveling along the bottom of the sea. See Fuerteventura from a completely different angle - under water.

You will be collected from your Jandia hotel and taken to the harbor of Morro Jable where you will board the Subcat on the outer seating area.

Sail out to sea where you will be invited to go inside the Subcat. Once inside, the Subcat dives to a depth of 30 meters (98 feet) where you can enjoy the view through the panoramic windows.

There will be a deep sea photographer who takes individual photos inside the Subcat which can be purchased as a souvenir. The Subcat then goes returns to the surface of the sea and you return to the outer seating area for the sail back to harbor.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subcat-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subcat-submarine/ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:02:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subcat-submarine/ 28.04997000 -14.36039400 <![CDATA[LS-250 Mark II 'Golden Salmon' submarine]]> LS-250 Mark II 'Golden Salmon' submarine
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LS-250 Mark II 'Golden Salmon' submarine
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-12-01 09:54:11]]> LS-250 Mark II 'Golden Salmon' submarine
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LS-250 Mark II 'Golden Salmon' submarine
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@ 2010-12-01 09:54:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ls-250-mark-ii-golden-salmon-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ls-250-mark-ii-golden-salmon-submarine/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:54:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ls-250-mark-ii-golden-salmon-submarine/ 27.81587300 -15.76431900 <![CDATA[Mobinar LS-250 Mark II sub and surface support boat]]> Mobinar LS-250 Mark II sub and surface support boat
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Mobinar LS-250 Mark II sub and surface support boat
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@ 2010-12-01 09:38:40]]> Mobinar LS-250 Mark II sub and surface support boat
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Mobinar LS-250 Mark II sub and surface support boat
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@ 2010-12-01 09:38:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mobinar-ls-250-mark-ii-sub-and-surface-support-boat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mobinar-ls-250-mark-ii-sub-and-surface-support-boat/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:38:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mobinar-ls-250-mark-ii-sub-and-surface-support-boat/ 15.23783000 145.72468100 <![CDATA[Submarine Safari 'Sub Fun 3']]> Submarine Safari 'Sub Fun 3'
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Submarine Safari 'Sub Fun 3'
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@ 2010-12-01 09:19:01
An example of using historical imagery to find high value scavenger hunt items.

(Nov 27, 2006 imagery.)

SUB FUN TRES (the name of the submarine) was built at a cost of 3.5 million US Dollars. She is designed for safety and total comfort so passengers can fully enjoy their dive. The cabin is maintained at normal atmospheric conditions, so pregnant women, heart patients and persons with ear problems will not be affected in any way. Due to safety equipment on board the submarine, children under 2 years of age are not allowed..

* The submarine was designed and built in Finland
* It is 18.5 m long, 4 m wide and 6.5 m high.
Total weight is 106 tons
* Maximum operating depth is 60 m
* Capacity - 48 passengers and crew
* 22 large viewports (800mm diameter), 11 on each side
* 2 very large viewports (each end): 1600mm diameter
* Propulsion: 6 X 15 k/Watts electrical motors

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All systems are duplicated for extra safety

+ Surface control boat]]> Submarine Safari 'Sub Fun 3'
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@ 2010-12-01 09:19:01
An example of using historical imagery to find high value scavenger hunt items.

(Nov 27, 2006 imagery.)

SUB FUN TRES (the name of the submarine) was built at a cost of 3.5 million US Dollars. She is designed for safety and total comfort so passengers can fully enjoy their dive. The cabin is maintained at normal atmospheric conditions, so pregnant women, heart patients and persons with ear problems will not be affected in any way. Due to safety equipment on board the submarine, children under 2 years of age are not allowed..

* The submarine was designed and built in Finland
* It is 18.5 m long, 4 m wide and 6.5 m high.
Total weight is 106 tons
* Maximum operating depth is 60 m
* Capacity - 48 passengers and crew
* 22 large viewports (800mm diameter), 11 on each side
* 2 very large viewports (each end): 1600mm diameter
* Propulsion: 6 X 15 k/Watts electrical motors

Safety features:

All systems are duplicated for extra safety

+ Surface control boat]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-safari-sub-fun-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-safari-sub-fun-3/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:19:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-safari-sub-fun-3/ 28.91641400 -13.70437700 <![CDATA[Submarine Safari 'Golden Trout']]> Submarine Safari 'Golden Trout'
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Submarine Safari 'Golden Trout'
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@ 2010-11-28 10:21:50
LS-250 Mark II submarine]]> Submarine Safari 'Golden Trout'
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Submarine Safari 'Golden Trout'
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LS-250 Mark II submarine]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-safari-golden-trout/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-safari-golden-trout/ Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:21:50 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-safari-golden-trout/ 28.01951300 -16.61440700 <![CDATA[Glass bottom boat 'Reefdancer']]> Glass bottom boat 'Reefdancer'
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Glass bottom boat 'Reefdancer'
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By: mlc1us
@ 2010-03-04 19:08:46
It looks like a yellow submarine, but it's a glass bottom boat.]]> Glass bottom boat 'Reefdancer'
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Glass bottom boat 'Reefdancer'
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@ 2010-03-04 19:08:46
It looks like a yellow submarine, but it's a glass bottom boat.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/glass-bottom-boat-reefdancer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/glass-bottom-boat-reefdancer/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:08:46 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/glass-bottom-boat-reefdancer/ 20.87152731 -156.67844594 <![CDATA[Early diving sphere]]> Early diving sphere
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Early diving sphere
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@ 2010-02-28 21:08:56]]> Early diving sphere
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Early diving sphere
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@ 2010-02-28 21:08:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/early-diving-sphere/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/early-diving-sphere/ Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:08:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/early-diving-sphere/ 43.24052700 5.40164100 <![CDATA[Atlantis submarine]]> Atlantis submarine
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Atlantis submarine
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@ 2009-11-17 12:05:26
Atlantis Submarines is a passenger submarine company. The company currently has 11 submarines and operates undersea tours in Grand Cayman, Barbados, Aruba, Guam, Cozumel and on the Hawaii Islands of Kona, Maui and Oahu. The company launched the world's first commercial passenger submarine tours in Grand Cayman in 1986. It has since serviced more than 11 million passengers.

The Atlantis XIV, which sails from Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, accommodates 64 passengers and is the world's largest passenger submarine.]]> Atlantis submarine
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Atlantis submarine
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Atlantis Submarines is a passenger submarine company. The company currently has 11 submarines and operates undersea tours in Grand Cayman, Barbados, Aruba, Guam, Cozumel and on the Hawaii Islands of Kona, Maui and Oahu. The company launched the world's first commercial passenger submarine tours in Grand Cayman in 1986. It has since serviced more than 11 million passengers.

The Atlantis XIV, which sails from Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, accommodates 64 passengers and is the world's largest passenger submarine.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlantis-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlantis-submarine/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:05:26 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/atlantis-submarine/ 21.31973264 -157.88209897 <![CDATA[Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage]]> Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
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@ 2009-05-22 15:22:48]]> Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
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@ 2009-05-22 15:22:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finding-nemo-submarine-voyage/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finding-nemo-submarine-voyage/ Fri, 22 May 2009 15:22:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/finding-nemo-submarine-voyage/ 33.81294700 -117.91692700 <![CDATA[Tourist submarine "The Nautilus"]]> Tourist submarine "The Nautilus"
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Tourist submarine "The Nautilus"
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@ 2009-05-14 10:15:25]]> Tourist submarine "The Nautilus"
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Tourist submarine "The Nautilus"
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@ 2009-05-14 10:15:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tourist-submarine-the-nautilus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tourist-submarine-the-nautilus/ Thu, 14 May 2009 10:15:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tourist-submarine-the-nautilus/ 33.34352900 -118.31985200 <![CDATA[Underwater habitat 'Helgoland']]> Underwater habitat 'Helgoland'
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Underwater habitat 'Helgoland'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-25 10:18:04
The 'Helgoland' underwater laboratory (UWL), built in Lübeck in 1968, was the first of its kind in the world built for use in colder waters.

The 14 m long, 7 m wide and 7 m high UWL meant that divers were able to spend several weeks under water. The scientists and technicians would live and work in the laboratory, returning to it after every diving session. Only once they had reached the end of their stay did they decompressed in the UWL itself, being able to then resurface without coming to any harm.
The UWL was used in the waters of the North and Baltic Seas as well as on the east coast of the USA. At the end of the 1970s it was decommissioned.]]> Underwater habitat 'Helgoland'
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Underwater habitat 'Helgoland'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-02-25 10:18:04
The 'Helgoland' underwater laboratory (UWL), built in Lübeck in 1968, was the first of its kind in the world built for use in colder waters.

The 14 m long, 7 m wide and 7 m high UWL meant that divers were able to spend several weeks under water. The scientists and technicians would live and work in the laboratory, returning to it after every diving session. Only once they had reached the end of their stay did they decompressed in the UWL itself, being able to then resurface without coming to any harm.
The UWL was used in the waters of the North and Baltic Seas as well as on the east coast of the USA. At the end of the 1970s it was decommissioned.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underwater-habitat-helgoland/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underwater-habitat-helgoland/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:18:04 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underwater-habitat-helgoland/ 54.30549200 13.11542800 <![CDATA[Abandoned Yellow Submarine of Coney Island Creek]]> Abandoned Yellow Submarine of Coney Island Creek
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Abandoned Yellow Submarine of Coney Island Creek
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-10-13 13:39:01
Built in 1963 by a private citizen to explore the Andria Doria wreck. Sunk at launching...

"The crane engineer lowered the sub completely into Coney Island Creek, disregarding Bianco's instructions. Bianco had removed the ballast from one side of the sub to save money, since the cost of launch was calculated by the pound, and the engineer was told to lower it only partly into the creek. Like the ocean liner it was supposed to help salvage, the Yellow Submarine listed severely in the water and couldn't be launched. Biano later refilled the ballast and tethered the sub, but his backers' enthusiasm waned, and he could never return to the project. Eventually some of the sub's parts were stolen, and it got loose from its moorings in 1981."]]> Abandoned Yellow Submarine of Coney Island Creek
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Built in 1963 by a private citizen to explore the Andria Doria wreck. Sunk at launching...

"The crane engineer lowered the sub completely into Coney Island Creek, disregarding Bianco's instructions. Bianco had removed the ballast from one side of the sub to save money, since the cost of launch was calculated by the pound, and the engineer was told to lower it only partly into the creek. Like the ocean liner it was supposed to help salvage, the Yellow Submarine listed severely in the water and couldn't be launched. Biano later refilled the ballast and tethered the sub, but his backers' enthusiasm waned, and he could never return to the project. Eventually some of the sub's parts were stolen, and it got loose from its moorings in 1981."]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-yellow-submarine-of-coney-island-creek/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-yellow-submarine-of-coney-island-creek/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:39:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-yellow-submarine-of-coney-island-creek/ 40.58147200 -73.99452100 <![CDATA[Orange Submarine]]> Orange Submarine
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@ 2008-01-30 14:18:49]]> Orange Submarine
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Orange Submarine
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By: gamma
@ 2008-01-30 14:18:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-submarine/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:18:49 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-submarine/ 34.89737600 33.65815600 <![CDATA[Captain Nemo's submarine 'Nautilus']]> Captain Nemo's submarine 'Nautilus'
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Captain Nemo's submarine 'Nautilus'
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@ 2007-12-21 10:46:11
The Nautilus was the fictional submarine featured in Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) and The Mysterious Island (1874). Verne named the Nautilus after Robert Fulton's real-life submarine Nautilus (1800).]]> Captain Nemo's submarine 'Nautilus'
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Captain Nemo's submarine 'Nautilus'
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The Nautilus was the fictional submarine featured in Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870) and The Mysterious Island (1874). Verne named the Nautilus after Robert Fulton's real-life submarine Nautilus (1800).]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/captain-nemos-submarine-nautilus/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/captain-nemos-submarine-nautilus/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:46:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/captain-nemos-submarine-nautilus/ 35.62616000 139.88427000 <![CDATA[Les Mystères du Nautilus - Captain Nemo's submarine]]> Les Mystères du Nautilus - Captain Nemo's submarine
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Les Mystères du Nautilus - Captain Nemo's submarine
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@ 2007-08-29 18:43:24]]> Les Mystères du Nautilus - Captain Nemo's submarine
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Les Mystères du Nautilus - Captain Nemo's submarine
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@ 2007-08-29 18:43:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/les-myst-res-du-nautilus-captain-nemos-submarine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/les-myst-res-du-nautilus-captain-nemos-submarine/ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:43:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/les-myst-res-du-nautilus-captain-nemos-submarine/ 48.87352500 2.77946500 <![CDATA[Semi-submersable exploring kelp beds off Avalon]]> Semi-submersable exploring kelp beds off Avalon
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@ 2007-04-26 20:49:56]]> Semi-submersable exploring kelp beds off Avalon
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Semi-submersable exploring kelp beds off Avalon
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@ 2007-04-26 20:49:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semi-submersable-exploring-kelp-beds-off-avalon/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semi-submersable-exploring-kelp-beds-off-avalon/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:49:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/semi-submersable-exploring-kelp-beds-off-avalon/ 33.34294300 -118.32096700 <![CDATA[Small sub ?]]> Small sub ?
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@ 2007-02-17 15:47:30
Anyone, doesn't look like a sailing boat...]]> Small sub ?
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Anyone, doesn't look like a sailing boat...]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-sub/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-sub/ Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:47:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/small-sub/ 35.90611900 14.50417400 <![CDATA[Subs at the Naval Undersea Engineering Station]]> Subs at the Naval Undersea Engineering Station
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Subs at the Naval Undersea Engineering Station
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@ 2007-02-09 09:58:18]]> Subs at the Naval Undersea Engineering Station
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Subs at the Naval Undersea Engineering Station
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-02-09 09:58:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subs-at-the-naval-undersea-engineering-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subs-at-the-naval-undersea-engineering-station/ Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:58:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/subs-at-the-naval-undersea-engineering-station/ 47.70030700 -122.62392000 <![CDATA[Submersible vessel, Star III]]> Submersible vessel, Star III
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Submersible vessel, Star III
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-10-26 10:47:42
In front of Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institute.]]> Submersible vessel, Star III
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Submersible vessel, Star III
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@ 2006-10-26 10:47:42
In front of Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institute.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submersible-vessel-star-iii/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submersible-vessel-star-iii/ Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:47:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submersible-vessel-star-iii/ 32.86624700 -117.24958800 <![CDATA[Unpowered yellow submarine used for torpedo target]]> Unpowered yellow submarine used for torpedo target
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Unpowered yellow submarine used for torpedo target
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By: kjfitz
@ 2006-07-07 11:00:10
This test platform, formally titled Weapon Set-To-hit Threat Target (WSTTT), was developed in San Diego to support Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) operations used to test Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sensors and weapons. It can be lowered and raised from a surface support platform, but has no dedicated propulsion system. The platform allows unarmed ASW torpedoes to impact the vessel without damage.

Possible picture here.]]> Unpowered yellow submarine used for torpedo target
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Unpowered yellow submarine used for torpedo target
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@ 2006-07-07 11:00:10
This test platform, formally titled Weapon Set-To-hit Threat Target (WSTTT), was developed in San Diego to support Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) operations used to test Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) sensors and weapons. It can be lowered and raised from a surface support platform, but has no dedicated propulsion system. The platform allows unarmed ASW torpedoes to impact the vessel without damage.

Possible picture here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unpowered-yellow-submarine-used-for-torpedo-target/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unpowered-yellow-submarine-used-for-torpedo-target/ Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:00:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/unpowered-yellow-submarine-used-for-torpedo-target/ 32.70356500 -117.23495300 <![CDATA[Submarine in the river Seine]]> Submarine in the river Seine
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@ 2006-05-16 13:39:31]]> Submarine in the river Seine
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Submarine in the river Seine
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@ 2006-05-16 13:39:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-in-the-river-seine/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-in-the-river-seine/ Tue, 16 May 2006 13:39:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submarine-in-the-river-seine/ 48.85960100 2.22689600 <![CDATA[RV Ben Franklin & Vancouver Maritime Museum]]> RV Ben Franklin & Vancouver Maritime Museum
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RV Ben Franklin & Vancouver Maritime Museum
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@ 2005-08-24 18:09:37
RV Ben Franklin was built between 1966 and 1968 in Switzerland for deep ocean explorer Jacques Piccard and the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. She was christened "America's largest submersible". Her namesake, American patriot and inventor Ben Franklin, was the first to map the Gulf Stream and gave it its name.

The submersible made a famous 30-day drift dive off the East Coast of the United States and Canada in 1969, mapping the Gulf Stream's currents and sea life. She also made space exploration history by studying the behavior of aquanauts in a sealed, self-contained, self-sufficient capsule for NASA.

During Ben Franklin's career, she was also involved in acoustic, marine biological, chemical and other experiments as well as deep water salvage operations, pollution studies, photo mapping of the sea floor and ocean environment research for the U.S. Navy. She was donated to the Vancouver Maritime Museum by Horton Trading Company in December 1999.]]> RV Ben Franklin & Vancouver Maritime Museum
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RV Ben Franklin was built between 1966 and 1968 in Switzerland for deep ocean explorer Jacques Piccard and the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. She was christened "America's largest submersible". Her namesake, American patriot and inventor Ben Franklin, was the first to map the Gulf Stream and gave it its name.

The submersible made a famous 30-day drift dive off the East Coast of the United States and Canada in 1969, mapping the Gulf Stream's currents and sea life. She also made space exploration history by studying the behavior of aquanauts in a sealed, self-contained, self-sufficient capsule for NASA.

During Ben Franklin's career, she was also involved in acoustic, marine biological, chemical and other experiments as well as deep water salvage operations, pollution studies, photo mapping of the sea floor and ocean environment research for the U.S. Navy. She was donated to the Vancouver Maritime Museum by Horton Trading Company in December 1999.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rv-ben-franklin-vancouver-maritime-museum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rv-ben-franklin-vancouver-maritime-museum/ Wed, 24 Aug 2005 18:09:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rv-ben-franklin-vancouver-maritime-museum/ 49.27773100 -123.14775800