We wanted to go to Islands of Shoals, but the when we reached the spot according to the direction, we couldn’t find anything. Then we found that the ferry to Island of Shoals was closed down.
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| Portsmouth Downtown |
I didn’t have the idea about USS Albacore, before going to Portsmouth. Actually, when searched the places to visit, it didn’t come in my search. When we were checking the map, first my spotted it in the map. He is crazy about any kind of ship. So, we had to go there.
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| View from Downtown |
USS Albacore was the fastest submerged speed of any diesel-electric submarine in the USA at the time it was built. It was really small, fastest, and could be controlled like airplane. When it was built that was quite amazing. We went inside the submarine. It was really small indeed. The windows are like mini wholes. The passage through the submarine is so narrow that only one person can pass at a time. The both sides are full of machines, yet it had everything from toilet to bunk bed like any other ship. However, those bunk beds were so tiny, I just can’t imagine that now the soldiers really slept there. On of tourists in front of me tried to fit himself inside one bunk, but he couldn’t. Even fitting one self on those bunk needs to physically fit ,flexible, and agile.
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| USS Albacore, named after the fish albacore, which is a species of tuna. |
Though it was built experimental basis, it made a quiet stir in the USA. That was first submarine which has a shape of teardrop hull. The submarine was made with one propellor, with two spare propellor. The propellor was actually reused from another submarine. The main goal was to make a high speed , small, versatile submarine. Albacore was equipped with airplane-type controls sticks. At that time the submarine had “feather-control” maneuvers, which today known as touch screen technology. Touch screen technology was in it nascent stage at that time. However, with request failure, ultimately the submarine was decommissioned.
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| My keen learner |
14 comments:
That is great that you were able to do more sight see.
Nice view of the bridge!
Krishna, looks like an interesting tour. My hubby would love it as he was in the navy years ago..Thanks for your kind visit..Hope you had a Happy Halloween..Judy
It does look like a tuna on the outside! And very crowded on the inside. An interesting visit.
What an interesting place to visit! Loved all the photos!
(Thanks so much for coming by my blog! As you know, for some reason, you blog is till not showing up for me!)
Big Hugs!
I so enjoyed this post, my friend. I found the submarine to be quite fascinating...I don't think I could ever get in one of those especially when it's under water.
Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful weekend, dear one. Hugs!
Great review and beautiful photos! :)
Um passeio que me parece pedagógico. Feliz dia. Cumprimentos.
Hi!What charming blog you have,gorgeous landscapes and delicious recipes.Thank you for your visit.Hugs!
An interesting place to visit, but wouldn't want to live in the cramped quarters! Thanks for the visit.
this is an interesting museum.
the linkup for upcycling run to the last of november. and than a new one will start. you can stop by .
have a nice weekend
What a beautiful place to visit!
Nice view of the bridge and awesome pictures!
Have a lovely weekend!
Dimi...
Hello, interesting tour and museum. I like the view of the bridge. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
I know I already commented on this post, but I want to thank you again, for showing your travels with us and your family too! Big Hugs!
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