submarines
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Monster Machines: A Year-Long Bath Will Reveal The Secrets Of This Sub
In 1864, three years after the onset of the American Civil War, an ingenious new form of seafaring combat vessel ventured into the dark waters of Charleston Harbor and into the annals of history. Now researchers and historians are finally ready to begin piecing together what happened to the HL Hunley that fateful February night…
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US Navy Launches Drone From A Submarine — While Underwater
If you thought launching a drone from an aircraft carrier was impressive, you’re going to be blown away by this: After six years of development, the US Naval Research Laboratory has successfully launched a drone from a submerged submarine.
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A Self-Driving Mini Cooper Submarine For Commuting On Rivers
You’re late for a meeting in the CBD, and you’re still 45 stop-and-go minutes away. You walk a few blocks to the Los Angeles River, where you board a stylish pod-like watercraft. Soon, you’re zipping down the river channel, faster than any vehicle on the motorway.
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Don’t Worry About This Kayak Flipping: It Transforms Into A Submarine
The long sleek body of a kayak makes it highly efficient at slicing through the water, but for unexperienced paddlers it also makes it easier to flip than a canoe. And that can be a terrifying experience, unless you’re on the water in Olivier Feuillette’s Subo which transforms from a kayak to a fully sealed…