[REQ]USS Marlin

USS Drum · 12-31-11, 04:31 PM

Well I've kinda wanted this sub to play with so, does anyone want to make it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Marlin_(SS-205)

USS Drum · 12-31-11, 10:29 PM

No one?

Kongo Otto · 01-01-12, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by USS Drum

Well I've kinda wanted this sub to play with so, does anyone want to make it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Marlin_(SS-205)

Didnt even know that there was a Mackerel submarine class.
Thanks for the link.

TorpX · 01-01-12, 06:08 PM

Interesting link, but it doesn't say what the purpose or the design goals for this class was. I gather it was considered a failure, as it was relagated to training duties. I assume it was the only boat of it's class.

razark · 01-01-12, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TorpX

Interesting link, but it doesn't say what the purpose or the design goals for this class was. I gather it was considered a failure, as it was relagated to training duties. I assume it was the only boat of it's class.

There were two of them in the class. It wasn't so much a failure, as it was more of a proof of production ability.

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Originally Posted by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackerel_class_submarine

...test the feasibility of using mass production techniques to build submarines. Once it became apparent that there would be sufficient production of the more capable Gato class submarines, interest in the design waned and no additional ones were ordered...

TorpX · 01-01-12, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by razark

There were two of them in the class. It wasn't so much a failure, as it was more of a proof of production ability.

I see. I missed that link. I didn't realize there were changes in production techniques between the Tambor and Gato classes.

Actually, I can kind of see the advantage of having a longer range, updated S-boat. Too bad they didn't see any action.

USS Drum · 01-01-12, 07:09 PM

One almost managed to sink a U-boat.

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TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Interesting link, but it doesn't say what the purpose or the design goals for this class was. I gather it was considered a failure, as it was relagated to training duties. I assume it was the only boat of it's class.

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USS Drum Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 977 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	One almost managed to sink a U-boat.