Random Picture Thread

[charmc]

"The story of Australian-born Sir Hubert Wilkins and the Nautilus is usually a brief footnote, if mentioned at all, of Arctic exploration history. However, it is a tale of daring enterprise and of men captivated by the pursuit of noble deeds. Having leased and extensively modified a decommissioned vintage World War I U.S. Navy submarine, the Wilkins-Ellsworth Trans Arctic Submarine Expedition of 1931 was marked by controversy from its inception. Many considered it a huge publicity stunt, especially the planned rendezvous at the North Pole with the German airship Graf Zeppelin. The Nautilus did make it into the Arctic but suspected sabotage ended Sir Hubert’s quest to be the first to use a submarine to cross the Arctic Ocean by way of the North Pole."
http://www.sabotageinthearctic.com/book.htm

"The Lake-Danenhower Company was formed, the plan being to use the old Defender, built in 1907, but later we were able to borrow the 0-12 from the Navy. It was a much larger and more powerful vessel and was one of those scheduled for destruction under the Balfour agreement. We agreed to pay one dollar a year and, when we were through with her, return her to the Navy for destruction.
I designed a new superstructure and put in a diving compartment which later enabled scientists to collect specimens of arctic marine life through an opened door. I understand that the craft itself functioned perfectly, but for various reasons Sir Hubert Wilkins and Captain Danenhower were so anxious to get away on the voyage that they took a chance, and sailed with engines and electric equipment in very bad condition. An engine cylinder was cracked, two of the pumps were not in condition, the ice drill and conning-tower were not functioning properly, and I have been told that one of the large yokes of the generator motor was loose in the rack. In marine engineering, and especially in submarine engineering, there is almost no such thing as a minor defect. A little trouble is apt to multiply into many big troubles." http://www.simonlake.com

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by brian eiland

Don't know myself...just thought it was a great shot to include with the turbine power RIB. She was at the RIB saw in England. If it weren't for the flare on the pants legs, you might assume she had nothing on

We need larger pictures to be sure.

[the1much]

heyz,,,i know this is pic. thread,,,,BUT,,hehe ,,,,i just found this out,,,,did ya know the phrase "beat the rush" was from 1 of the first "coast guard" "merchant marines" back in those days,,i think,,cant member,,was last night hehe,,,,but,,,it was like the fastest ship out there,,,and they had to do routes in the newly bought alaska,,,,but its name was,,,"RUSH",,,,hehe,,,,sorry ,,,,,,half this probably aint right,,,,but the main point is,,,hehe

[safewalrus]

As opposed to beat the BUSH eh! You can translate that anyway you want - and probably will hee! hee!

[masalai]

Originally Posted by brian eiland

Don't know myself...just thought it was a great shot to include with the turbine power RIB. She was at the RIB saw in England. If it weren't for the flare on the pants legs, you might assume she had nothing on

EXCEPT a coat of orange paint... he he he... I wish...

[Meanz Beanz]

Nice post Charlie.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by charmc

the ice drill and conning-tower were not functioning properly,

The ice drill was for collecting samples and not for getting access to the surface, right?

[the1much]

cool info,,,thanks Charlie,,,,,i grew up in "Ellsworth" knew the name sounded famous hehe

[Meanz Beanz]

[masalai]

For once? words fail me

[Meanz Beanz]

Snow bike !

[masalai]

I was thinking sand dunes as not much snow up here...

[Meanz Beanz]

Yup, prolly verk vell!

[charmc]

Originally Posted by Meanz Beanz

Neat, MB.

I saw this at the Owl's Head Transportation Museum near Thomaston, Maine. World's first snowmobile?

[Meanz Beanz]

Model T? I love those old off beat beasts, its amazing what has been built over the years.

I reckon the bike would be fun to try cross country, it might have some advantage in the rough stuff.