How a Submarine Dives & Rests on Sea Floor, WW1
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How a Submarine Dives & Rests on Sea Floor, WW1
Diagrams showing how a submarine or U-boat dives below the water and rests at the bottom of the sea. Date: 1917
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Bottom Diagram Diagrams Dives Floor Maritime Submarine Submarines Submerged Uboat Underwater Warfare
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This intriguing diagram from 1917 illustrates the fascinating process of how a submarine, or U-boat, dives below the water surface and rests at the bottom of the sea during World War I. The illustration provides a detailed and informative look into the workings of these underwater vessels, which played a significant role in maritime warfare during this period. The top diagram shows a submarine surfaced, with its periscope extending above the waterline, allowing the crew to observe the surrounding area. The crew then submerges the submarine by opening the watertight hatches and flooding the ballast tanks with water, causing the submarine to sink. As the submarine descends, the crew closes the hatches and pumps out the water from the ballast tanks, allowing the submarine to rise again, this time submerged completely. Once at the desired depth, the submarine can rest on the sea floor, hidden from view. The bottom diagram shows the submarine's hull firmly planted on the ocean floor, with its engines and propellers stopped to conserve power and avoid detection. The crew can remain inside the submarine, monitoring the environment around them through the periscope or by using sonar technology to detect nearby ships. This diagram provides a unique glimpse into the submarine's capabilities and the challenges of underwater warfare during World War I. With their ability to move silently and undetected beneath the waves, submarines proved to be a formidable weapon in the naval battles of this era.
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