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Book on NR-1

Posted by michael on from the run-silent-run-deep dept.

snStarter writes "Hyman Rickover created NR-1 for a variety of purposes, one of which included doing science from a nuclear-powered vessel capable of sustained deep operations. Back in the '70s I really wanted to be on the crew of this puppy but all crew members were required to qualify as second class divers and that was hopeless for me. A new book, and web site, discusses NR-1 and is the most complete information on the boat I've seen in one place."

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  1. Re:Creepy... by Wonko+the+Sane · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It must take a very special sort of soldier to submit to the claustrophobic surroundings and lack of freedom inherent in being in a submarine

    Actually, we're all f*cking crazy. Just think of the people who join the Navy (or any branch for that matter). At least 3/4 of people who join do so right out of college because they

    1 could not afford college
    2 could not finish college (too much partying, etc.)
    3 could not get accepted to a college

    You would be very worried if you got to see the kind of people I work with...