material query

Discussion in 'Materials' started by amateur mariner, Feb 11, 2009.

  1. amateur mariner
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    what all materials are in use these days in case of underwater vessels and what are the advantages of one over another?
     
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    Submarines?
     
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    Mmmmm....submarines...tasty *Five....Five Dollar....Five Doolar Foot-Looooong*
    ...thanks for making me hungry guys. :p

    ...Realistically, I'd guess that Steel is still in pretty high usage for anything that goes deeper than 20-30 feet. It's pretty strong, and the fact that it sinks doesn't hurt much for it's being selected.
     
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    No T -shirt won! Sorry for today and try again next time. Regards The Eurotunnel daily Lottery.
     
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