Submarine [electronic resource]
Mallard, Neil2013
Book
Shows how submersible vessels work and what it's like to live underwater.Abstract: Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles, from the first workable designs of the 16th century to Cold War vessels armed with nuclear missiles. Find out how these stealthy watercraft work and what it is like to live below the waves in this unique and exciting guide that was created in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum. Colorful photographs illustrate the technology used to build and navigate submarines and the many ways they are used today. Discover what we may find in the vast, unexplored regions of the ocean, and much, much more!
Main title:
Submarine [electronic resource] / written by Neil Mallard ; in association with the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum.
Work:
Edition:
1st American ed.
Imprint:
New York, N.Y. : DK Pub., 2003 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2013.)
Collation:
1 online resource (29 entries) : 156 images, digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 64 p. : ill. (some col.)
Contents:
What is a submarine? -- How a submarine works -- Submarine propulsion -- Early dreams and designs -- Blockade busters -- The true submarine is born -- Subs go to war -- Doomed designs -- World War II -- Mini-submarines -- The nuclear age -- Balance of power -- Anatomy of a nuclear submarine -- Flying the flag -- Life on board -- How things have changed -- Up periscope! -- Submarine weapons -- Antisubmarine warfare -- Communication and navigation -- Submarine disasters -- Sub safety -- Pioneering the depths -- Into the abyss -- Shipwreck -- Creatures of the deep -- Workers beneath the waves -- Subs for fun -- Subs of the future.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781782682264 (online)0789495015 (print)
Dewey class:
623.8205
LC class:
V857
Language:
English
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BRN:
502406
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