An Unanswered Submarine Mystery and Possible Political Football Solution
Background
To observe items discussed below, viewing the zany YouTube filmed in, on and around a submarine moored (pier ?) at Sub Base Groton (circa March 1979) is highly recommended.
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TIP: It is not necessary to watch the entire 8:54 YouTube; simply hit PLAY, then PAUSE, and slide the CURSOR ball to the desired scenes.
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Issue One: Submarine Mystery
Not asking the name of the former U.S. submarine featured in the Kodachrome film converted to the linked YouTube; with a little effort you can find that. Not asking the names ot the other 2 subs Iran was buying from the U.S. in that deal--- with a lot more effort, you can find those, as well. The pier, then? Wrong again; someone you know remembers that, too.
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The mystery is what are those two (one black, one white) haystack-shaped structures behind the ex-566 on the other pier? Those mystery objects are most clearly seen in the linked YouTube at 0:48 - 0:59 and 6:21 - 6:27. Can you get the right answer before the current champ, Cookie?
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Issue: Possible Political Football (DADT) Solution
As the days dwindle before the congressional August recess commences August 9, “don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal advocates are angling for a firm commitment from Senate majority leader Harry Reid for a September vote on the defense authorization bill, to which the repeal measure is attached.
Perhaps there is better way to make all sailors happy without risks for incumbent politicians: Suppose the cheek kiss practice observed as the CO thanks the formation (YouTube 8:25 - 8:37) were implemented. Now, imagine a female CO. Everyone still happy?
Submarines are always silent and strange.
posted by Vigilis @ 4:18 PM
5 comments
5 Comments:
Vigilis,
Those "structures" appear to be submarine nose fairings. Why one is white, or what class they belong to are beyond me, however.
-MT2(SS)
iotech, confess that sonar bow caps had been my initial reaction, as well. A few minutes later, however, and that possibility no longer made quite as much sense to me.
Perhaps someone from that era knows for sure what they are.
I believe I may have it. Early on they were used to study the effects and dispersion of ice on off-shore structure such as various oil rigs, bouy's etc...
P.S. On conical shaped objects. Those tests took place in the 70's.
Cookie,
That fits. Thanks!
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