Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures: Fulton's Submarine
This site from the American Treasures of the Library of Congress provides information on the first submarine built by Robert Fulton. The information that is provided is somewhat brief but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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On Submarine Navigation and Attack
This site from the American Treasures of the Library of Congress provides information on the first submarine built by Robert Fulton. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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Plunging Boat [Submarine], Above and Below Water Views
This site from the American Treasures of the Library of Congress provides information on the first submarine built by Robert Fulton. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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[Submarine Above and Below Water Level]
This site from the American Treasures of the Library of Congress provides information on the first submarine built by Robert Fulton. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out on the subject.
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A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Cruiser Olympia & Submarine Becuna
Cruiser Olympia & submarine Becuna (Philadelphia)
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Ha. 19 (Midget Submarine)
Historic I.J.N. Ko-hyoteki class midget submarine; part of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; grounded and captured.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: Uss Lionfish (Submarine)
An intact Balao-class submarine, USS Lionfish served two tours of duty in the Pacific during World War II and served as a training vessel before being decommissioned and placed on display at Battleship Cove.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Uss Bowfin (Submarine)
US Navy Submarine which sank 16 Japanese vessels during World War II. Now a Museum Ship.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Uss Pampanito (Submarine)
A Balao class submarine, she served in World War II before becoming a museum ship and part of the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association. She still has several working parts, including the periscopes and a torpedo tube.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Ohio: Uss Cod (Submarine)
An image of the USS COD (Submarine).
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maryland: Uss Torsk (Submarine)
An image of the USS TORSK (Submarine).
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Wisconsin: Uss Cobia (Submarine)
Representative of GATO class of U.S. World War II submarines.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire: Uss Albacore (Submarine)
Tear-drop shaped submarine.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in South Carolina: Uss Clamagore (Submarine)
A submarine that was in training when World War II ended.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Submarine Race Experiment
Balance the force of gravity with the force of the expanding gasses created by mixing baking soda and vinegar. Create a soda bottle submarine that sinks to the bottom of the bathtub and then rises back to the surface.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory: U Boats: Assassins of the Seas
This site contains pictures, charts and general information on Germany's use of submarine warfare. It focuses on the second phase of submarine usage, i.e., to disrupt trade lines and enforce embargos.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Sinking of the Lusitania
NorthPark University offers several informative paragraphs on the sinking of the Lusitania, a British cargo and passenger ship that was torpedoed and sank due to German submarine activity on May 7, 1915.
Other
Uboat.net: Imperial German Majesty's Uboats in Wwi
A Brief article describing the U-boat crisis of 1916 and the declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Make a Cartesian Diver!
This site presents a procedure for creating a cartesian diver, a miniature submarine which rises or sinks depending upon the water pressure within a closed bottle. The site also introduces basic concepts of water and air pressure.
Other
Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Uss Drum (Ss 228)
Read the historic stories about the Gato-class submarine of the United States Navy, the first Navy ship named after the drum. The history of the USS Drum can be downloaded as a PDF file.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Robert Ballard 1942
Although best known for finding the wreck of the Titanic, Robert Ballard has also explored oceans, developed submarines, and founded the JASON project. Here you can read about his exciting life. Also includes photos.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War 2 Navy
Provides facts about the role of the Navy in World War II focusing on aircraft carriers, submarines, and small naval boats.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Beneath the Sea: Blowing Ballast
Explore the use of ballast to manipulate buoyancy in submarines by building a model of a submersible using two-liter bottles and balloons. Describe the balance of forces that is responsible for the surfacing and diving of submersibles.
Other
Canonesea, Convoy Hx72 and U 100
A detailed account of the attack on a merchant convoy traveling from Canada to England. At the time of the attack (Sept. 1940), it represented the largest U Boat "Wolf Pack" attack on a British convoy.
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