Hugh Bradner died this week at the age of 92. Bradner was a prominent physicist and professor emeritus at the Scripps. He worked on the…
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The Submersible Synopses: NR-1
NR-1 is the navy’s smallest nuclear-powered and only nuclear-powered research submarine. Launched in 1969, th 145′ NR-1 (known affectionately as Nerwin) was designed for deep…
View More The Submersible Synopses: NR-1Friday Deep-Sea Picture: Tall Ship
A wonderful image Oriano Nicolau’s photostream
View More Friday Deep-Sea Picture: Tall ShipCraig Most Certainly Did Not Break The Boat
Figures. I am out of town for a week and someone feels the need to generate some gossip about me. The latest heinous character assassination…
View More Craig Most Certainly Did Not Break The Boat"Earth", Now Equipped with Blow-Out Preventer!
Way back in the day with deep sea drilling they used to just let it all flow out if you know what I mean. Now…
View More "Earth", Now Equipped with Blow-Out Preventer!“Earth”, Now Equipped with Blow-Out Preventer!
Way back in the day with deep sea drilling they used to just let it all flow out if you know what I mean. Now…
View More “Earth”, Now Equipped with Blow-Out Preventer!The Submersible Synopses: The Turtle
At Kevin’s request this week I focus on the Turtle, the first American submarine. Its 1776, with the American Revolution in full swing and on…
View More The Submersible Synopses: The TurtlePilot Your Own Multi-million Dollar Submersible Right Now
As part of the MNHN’s current Abysses exhibitions, based largely on Clare Nouvian’s elegant book, you can choose and pilot your own submersible over at…
View More Pilot Your Own Multi-million Dollar Submersible Right NowDealers Smuggle Drugs Using Semi-Subs
CNN reports: “Although the vessels were once viewed as a quirky sideshow in the drug war, they are becoming faster, more seaworthy, and capable of…
View More Dealers Smuggle Drugs Using Semi-SubsThe Submersible Synopses: The Halibut
This begins a new series here at DSN. With the addition of Kevin, we are filled to the gills with all deep and biology. This…
View More The Submersible Synopses: The Halibut