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Personal Submarine for 845k
joeldg writes "CNN is carrying a story on the gemini three-person submersible.
'Forget the yacht, mansion and private jet. This is Gemini, the family submarine described by inventor Robert Leeds as the world's first underwater sports car.' However, the submarine only goes about five knots, so speed is not its primary focus. It can handle three people for three days at depths of up to 50 meters. Not quite a James Bond sub-car, but cool nonetheless. The official site has lots of pictures."
845k ought to be enough for anyone.
You could pick up some crazy ass mermaid chicks in this fly ride.
Stupid, lazy editors.
"The official site had lots of pictures."
Banaaaana!
"We have had a lot of enquiries from high profile people in the Middle East -- although as yet none from any celebrities elsewhere," Leeds said.
if the badbin has some spare change these would be brilliant for attacking the US warships parked off kuwait
How much drugs can it hold? And can it be outfitted with Torpedos?
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While I usually try and be positive in my replies, the only thing I can see about this toy for the rich, is that it is a waste of money. Besides the obvious risks in diving to deep and the like it serves no purpose save parting the rich and stupid from their not so hard earned money.
Okay enough negativity. Perhaps this is just the first step in really exploiting the bottom of the ocean to its full potential, since the earth's surface is 70% water (I think) steps that allow development under the water will eventually help to reduce the overcrowding.That unfortunately is a long way off but once the rich and famous have their toys its only a matter of time until the rest of us get a crack at them. A good example of this is when cars first came out. Now I can get one for AU$500 (although it might be a hunk of junk).
My point I guess is that even though I may see it as a waste of money now, hopefully in the future it will have real benefits.
The story's submitter has the whole thing wrong; from their about page:
* Life support systems consist of oxygen flask and metering valve sufficient to keep 2 persons in the craft for 30 hours
* The submersible is a two-man craft
* It has a maximum speed of approximately 4 knots
"We did have interest from the Spanish police for underwater terrorism detection searching ships' hulls," said Leeds' colleague Frank Barker. He declined to give further details.
Why is it that every news story days has to mention a potential terrorist threat? How long is this going to go on? I'm sick to death of hearing about it. I don't remember seeing repeated references to industrial accidents in news stories two years after the Bhopal atrocity.
Does anyone know of a plugin for Mozilla that will let me filter out any paragraphs containing the "T-word"?
Technically that's 0.009 leagues, but who's counting?
There's nothing new under the sun. There are plenty of other companies that make subs for private citizens. My dad was a subscriber to the Robb Report and for years some sort of sub vehicle has been offered by various entities in their pages. They are not merely rich folks toys. I'd be surprised if they sold more than a handful to individuals. Don't you geeks go on vacations? The main market for these craft has and will continue to be resorts around the world. They are already in use in many places. Check out http://www.ussubs.com/Luxury_folder/lux.phoenix.ht ml for the mother of all personal submersibles. "The Phoenix 1000 is a 65-meter (213') personal luxury submarine. " Beyond us mere millionaires, this baby can be had for a cool USD 78M! It is the f-ing bomb! Beyond cool!
Aphex Twin (aka Richard D. James and many other pseudonyms), purchased a submarine a while ago..
The article can be found here
What's more is that the submarine was much cheaper.. he only got it for 50 grand!
Quote.. "A Submarine. I don't know any models, but I just heard from the place where I can get ammunition for my machine gun -- they're selling off Russian submarines, and apparently they're really cheap. Someone said they were like 50 grand, but I don't know how accurate that is. I'd love it. I reckon I'll get one. It'll probably be a lot of hassle to do it, and you'll probably have to hire like a crew to work it for you. I don't know if you could properly operate it on your own -- maybe you could, I don't know. I don't know anything about submarines. I just know I'd like to have one. It would be wicked for parties, and stuff like that."
Though the article says he was "considering" purchasing it.. he has purchased it..
The article/interview was written sometime in 1999..
"The ones who dont do anything are always the ones who try to pull you down" -- Henry Rollins
1. The sub parks vertically, which is easy.
2. The Porsche comes in nicer colors.
3. Both the Porsche and the sub have convertible options you only want to try in _really_ nice weather.
4. The sub handles better in those deep dark puddles.
5. The Porsche gets you dates. The sub gets you exotic fish for dinner.
6. With the sub you can join the "mile deep" club.
7. The sub looks much more impressive outside your home. But the Porsche is more practical for shopping trips.
8. The Porsche is cheaper.
9. No-one is going to burst into song when they see your Porsche.
10. The Porsche won't let you start a successful smuggling venture.
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You are a bit late, this IS how they get the drugs across and also in TOXIC WASTE BARGES, how many customs people you know will search a polutted radiated deadly toxic waste barge? NONE, yet there are usually tonnes of COCAINE inside it.
Liberty freedom are no1, not dicks in suits.
Dear drug runners: I can build a much cooler sub for you for HALF the price. As a bonus, I will paint it a colour that is not quite so glaringly obvious to the DEA.
sustainable living
The car was a plaything for the rich to start with. They were custom made, by hand, and practically came with a driver.
For that matter, the cost of a cross USA trip on a stagecoach in the 1800's would have been equivalent to $4000 in today's money.
This is how these things always start. The difference is that nobody lives under water today, so it is not just a matter of creating a vehicle, you have to give people a reason to go there.
If you got a $100 bill, put your hands up...
... a shark fin attachment?
now we need to go OSS in diesel cars
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