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Rockstar · 12-08-19, 04:20 PM

1. In February 1989 the McKee performed the first at-sea weapons transfer to a submarine since World War II, to the USS Ohio (SSBN-726).

2. USS Balao starred as the "pink submarine" in the 1959 comedy film Operation Petticoat, co-starring with Cary Grant and Tony Curtis

3. Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel; inventor and builder of the first navigable submarine was born was born 1572 in Alkmaar, Netherlands.

"... and in his later time kept an Ale-house below the [London] bridge. He had an invention of going under water which he used so advantageously, that many persons were perswaded that he was some strange Monstar, and that means drew many to see him and drink of his ale.'

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	1. In February 1989 the McKee performed the first at-sea weapons transfer to a submarine since World War II, to the USS Ohio (SSBN-726). 2. USS Balao starred as the "pink submarine" in the 1959 comedy film Operation Petticoat, co-starring with Cary Grant and Tony Curtis 3. Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel; inventor and builder of the first navigable submarine was born was born 1572 in Alkmaar, Netherlands. "... and in his later time kept an Ale-house below the [London] bridge. He had an invention of going under water which he used so advantageously, that many persons were perswaded that he was some strange Monstar, and that means drew many to see him and drink of his ale.' Last edited by Rockstar; 12-08-19 at 04:29 PM.