What d'ya know ?

[Bellman]

In the opening programme of a new series of 'Mastermind' Joseph Todd a RN Petty Officer opted to answer
questions on 'The history of US submarines to 1960' as his 'specialist' subject.

How would you have fared ? Answers and full links to be posted next monday 3rd April.

1. What is the official name given to the hull shape introduced with the USS Albacore in 1953 ?

2. Which Irish engineer designed the US Navys first true submarine with internal combustion engine power
on the surface and batteries under water ?

3.What was the nickname given to the rotary diesel engine on the Tang class,because of their flat pancake appearance ?

4. The use of high tensile steel enabled the Balao Class to dive to what depth ?

5. Who designed the Turtle Class which was the first sub used in under- water combat in the American
War of Independence ?

6. Which experimental hand operated under-water vessel was flooded in her first test causing the US Navy to lose interest ?

7. Which Commander of the USS Wahoo became known as the 'One Boat Wolf Pack'
because of his prowess ?

8. Which device was fitted to the SS482 Irex to allow it to operate for long periods under-water ?

9. Which Union ship became the first victim of a sub attack when she was sunk by the Hunlee ?

10. Which Winconsin firm began construction of Peto (SS-265), laid down in June 1941 ?

11. What was the task of the Argonaut in the late 1920s ?

12. What was the Class of sub first to carry deck guns ?

13. Which Pilau sub served in the Falklands under the name of the ARA Santa Fe ?

14. What does the letter 'O' stand for in SSO ?

15. What name was given to the first sub to launch guided missiles ?

16. Which company in 1933, laid the keel of the Cuttlefish, which had a revolutionery welded steel hull ?

PS. Teaser - The Virginia class of US submarines are fitted with a SG9. What is a SG9?