Japanese subs on TV, 401-twin found, National Geographic

Catfish · 10-22-09, 04:01 AM

From the OFF forum - one of the sim's makers is a submariner, if in civilian ones:

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Posted Yesterday, 05:05 AM
http://channel.natio...k/4577/Overview

This instalment of National Geographic's "Expedition Week" will feature OBD Software's very own Terry Kerby, aka... Makai. The show is scheduled to air on November 17.

In real-life, Terry is one of the worlds select few that have the ultimate job (well for Terry… pleasure) of piloting two deep-sea submersible craft, named the Pieces IV and V. Unlike a fighter pilot of WWI, Terry's job takes him anywhere from 1000-6000 feet under the sea to places very few men have seen, or will ever see. It is a true display of serenity and beauty that Terry can only repeat to the world with an underwater video camera, photographs and his own paintings...

http://www.soest.haw...erry_Kerby.html

We are proud to have him as an OFF Community member, a member of the OBD Software crew and no doubt a true stalwart to man's success in exploration and science. We once landed on the Moon, some 40 years ago, and have not been back since. Man’s physical exploration of the Moon stopped, however, the exploration of our planet continues at the highest heights, and the deepest depths. Terry is there on the cutting edge. Please take off from whatever you are doing the night of November 17, and watch this program. Check your local listings for exact times, or stop by the National Geographic website for more info on the program.

http://channel.natio...k/4577/Overview

The show will be concentrating on the 2 400ft I-Class Japanese WWII submarines.

http://www.soest.haw...HURL/I-401.html
http://en.wikipedia....submarine_I-401

From what I gather from Terry and the preview clips on the website, it looks like Nat Geo took a lot of time and effort into putting together a very well documented and detailed presentation, with computer graphics, interviews, facts, and vintage footage. As is normally expected with anything Nat Geo does.

Not only did Terry's HURL team discover 1 of them, but they were credited with finding the twin of the 401, and also quite a few other WWII type ships, as well as all 5 of the 2-man Japanese Midget Subs off the coastal waterways of Pearl Harbor... http://www.encyclope...8300635812.html

Again, it's an opportunity for all of us to step into Terry's life for a day, and see what he sees, live like he lives for the time the show airs. No doubt the appetite we all have for history will be well satisfied by the show, but I'm looking forward to seeing my good friend in action.

..."

posted from OvS, "Otto von Stachel" lol

Greetings,
Catfish

Torplexed · 10-22-09, 07:30 AM

That should attract a lot of interest. Those huge Japanese "carrier subs" have become quite an object of fascination.

Platapus · 10-22-09, 04:54 PM

6,000 feet deep. That's pretty deep.

10-22-09, 04:01 AM	#1
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Japanese subs on TV, 401-twin found, National Geographic From the OFF forum - one of the sim's makers is a submariner, if in civilian ones: "... Posted Yesterday, 05:05 AM http://channel.natio...k/4577/Overview This instalment of National Geographic's "Expedition Week" will feature OBD Software's very own Terry Kerby, aka... Makai. The show is scheduled to air on November 17. In real-life, Terry is one of the worlds select few that have the ultimate job (well for Terry… pleasure) of piloting two deep-sea submersible craft, named the Pieces IV and V. Unlike a fighter pilot of WWI, Terry's job takes him anywhere from 1000-6000 feet under the sea to places very few men have seen, or will ever see. It is a true display of serenity and beauty that Terry can only repeat to the world with an underwater video camera, photographs and his own paintings... http://www.soest.haw...erry_Kerby.html We are proud to have him as an OFF Community member, a member of the OBD Software crew and no doubt a true stalwart to man's success in exploration and science. We once landed on the Moon, some 40 years ago, and have not been back since. Man’s physical exploration of the Moon stopped, however, the exploration of our planet continues at the highest heights, and the deepest depths. Terry is there on the cutting edge. Please take off from whatever you are doing the night of November 17, and watch this program. Check your local listings for exact times, or stop by the National Geographic website for more info on the program. http://channel.natio...k/4577/Overview The show will be concentrating on the 2 400ft I-Class Japanese WWII submarines. http://www.soest.haw...HURL/I-401.html http://en.wikipedia....submarine_I-401 From what I gather from Terry and the preview clips on the website, it looks like Nat Geo took a lot of time and effort into putting together a very well documented and detailed presentation, with computer graphics, interviews, facts, and vintage footage. As is normally expected with anything Nat Geo does. Not only did Terry's HURL team discover 1 of them, but they were credited with finding the twin of the 401, and also quite a few other WWII type ships, as well as all 5 of the 2-man Japanese Midget Subs off the coastal waterways of Pearl Harbor... http://www.encyclope...8300635812.html Again, it's an opportunity for all of us to step into Terry's life for a day, and see what he sees, live like he lives for the time the show airs. No doubt the appetite we all have for history will be well satisfied by the show, but I'm looking forward to seeing my good friend in action. ..." posted from OvS, "Otto von Stachel" lol Greetings, Catfish Last edited by Catfish; 10-22-09 at 04:19 AM.

10-22-09, 04:54 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,957 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	6,000 feet deep. That's pretty deep. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-22-09, 07:30 AM	#2
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	That should attract a lot of interest. Those huge Japanese "carrier subs" have become quite an object of fascination.