Book on NR-1

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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submariner joke

[lord13]

In a submarine, 100 guys go down, and 50 couples come up.

Re:First "Underway on nuclear power" post.

[cryofan2]

Ah, the timeless need of the young male to feel a part of some society, some culture, some group, where they are above some and below others. And of course, you need to be able to make those below you know their place, right?

That is one reason why I got off the boat as quickly as possible--the smothering embrace of The Crew, of the hierarchy.

That, and the wretched smell of the damn thing....the crew didn't smell too damn nice, either....