USS Becuna
What I didn't realise, when I thought that having a look inside a WWII sub would be cool, was that the walkways are actually the same width as my shoulders. The hatches are not that wide and, for future reference, were not designed to be negotiated by people wearing rucksacks, as you can easily get stuck on the various levers and sticky-out things on the doors.
Still, it was an interesting view of life that I had not come across before. I'm not sure I'd want to actually go under water in one of these tin cans though.
Below are scans of the leaflet and some shots from the sub.
Still, it was an interesting view of life that I had not come across before. I'm not sure I'd want to actually go under water in one of these tin cans though.
Below are scans of the leaflet and some shots from the sub.
USS Olympia
Altogether a more civilized affair, the Olympia.
Still, I can live without the scurvy, rickets, weevils and maggots.
I've probably watched battleship Potemkin one too many times...
Below are scans of the leaflet and some shots from on-board.
Still, I can live without the scurvy, rickets, weevils and maggots.
I've probably watched battleship Potemkin one too many times...
Below are scans of the leaflet and some shots from on-board.
