OK, here's the plan: First, we raise $500 million,

Onkel Neal · 08-12-06, 07:50 PM

...then, we jointly buy one of these and launch Subsim SSK#1.

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/08/s80-scorpenes-for-spain-to-sail-out-on-the-main/index.php

We may need an additional $20 mill to get our crew trained by the builders, convert the torpedo room to a lounge with networked PCs, and stock the boat with Springsteen Cds. I'll check the sofa and car for change.

http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/scorpene/scorpene1.html

This sub is just the right size for a Subsim crew of 30, and it comes in black, my favorite color. We're good to go.

bradclark1 · 08-12-06, 07:56 PM

We can borrow the money from Bill Gates.

Sea Demon · 08-12-06, 08:03 PM

Neal, have you figured out how much money each of us would have to cough up? I'll ask my wife if I can participate.

Sea Demon · 08-12-06, 08:03 PM

She said no.

Onkel Neal · 08-12-06, 08:24 PM

:rotfl:

Actual time elapsed between asking and getting an answer: zero :rotfl:

PeriscopeDepth · 08-12-06, 09:43 PM

I'll PM you when my line of credit gets up into the millions, Neal. Collectors won't be able to find me on an SSK I suppose.

PD

Onkel Neal · 08-12-06, 11:32 PM

Ok, while we work on raising the money, we may as well start discussing the officers and crew. Who here has the most naval experience, and achieved the highest ranking in a real submarine?

August · 08-12-06, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Ok, while we work on raising the money, we may as well start discussing the officers and crew. Who here has the most naval experience, and achieved the highest ranking in a real submarine?

Submarines don't have a Paratroopers so i'll have to pass.

PeriscopeDepth · 08-13-06, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Ok, while we work on raising the money, we may as well start discussing the officers and crew. Who here has the most naval experience, and achieved the highest ranking in a real submarine?

My guess would be Bill. There used to be a guy who said he commanded an RN boat that frequented the SC forums, but he's not around anymore. I've taken a few sailing classes, so hopefully that gets me a spot.

PD

Bertgang · 08-13-06, 01:55 AM

My closest real submarine experiences were when I capsized with sail boats

Yahoshua · 08-13-06, 02:46 AM

Do glass-bottom boat tours count?

TteFAboB · 08-13-06, 07:14 AM

Can I sit next to the window? Can I? Can I?

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kiwi_2005 · 08-13-06, 07:30 AM

Just one point i wanna make, if picked for the crew theres no way in hell im going to be the cook! Message runner OK. Sonar man dont trust me unless you dont mine sinking whales.

Takeda Shingen · 08-13-06, 07:33 AM

I hold the highest educational credentials. Back in the day, that would make me new aristocracy. Therefore, by age of sail standards, I should be captian. I'll go practice my 'hand on coat with look of importance' pose for when we get the boat. I'd better get a tricorner hat too.

McBeck · 08-13-06, 08:31 AM

Well since im the only one here who has actully handled a sub I should be the skipper

08-12-06, 08:24 PM	#5
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	:rotfl: Actual time elapsed between asking and getting an answer: zero :rotfl: __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

08-12-06, 11:32 PM	#7
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Ok, while we work on raising the money, we may as well start discussing the officers and crew. Who here has the most naval experience, and achieved the highest ranking in a real submarine? __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

08-13-06, 02:46 AM	#11
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do glass-bottom boat tours count? __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

08-13-06, 07:14 AM	#12
TteFAboB Admiral Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,247 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Can I sit next to the window? Can I? Can I? ... __________________ "Tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant." ("All that is exaggerated is insignificant.") - Talleyrand

08-13-06, 07:30 AM	#13
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Just one point i wanna make, if picked for the crew theres no way in hell im going to be the cook! Message runner OK. Sonar man dont trust me unless you dont mine sinking whales. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

08-12-06, 07:50 PM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	OK, here's the plan: First, we raise $500 million, ...then, we jointly buy one of these and launch Subsim SSK#1. http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/08/s80-scorpenes-for-spain-to-sail-out-on-the-main/index.php We may need an additional $20 mill to get our crew trained by the builders, convert the torpedo room to a lounge with networked PCs, and stock the boat with Springsteen Cds. I'll check the sofa and car for change. http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/scorpene/scorpene1.html This sub is just the right size for a Subsim crew of 30, and it comes in black, my favorite color. We're good to go. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

08-12-06, 07:56 PM	#2
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	We can borrow the money from Bill Gates.

08-12-06, 08:03 PM	#3
Sea Demon Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,552 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Neal, have you figured out how much money each of us would have to cough up? I'll ask my wife if I can participate.

08-12-06, 09:43 PM	#6
PeriscopeDepth Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,894 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I'll PM you when my line of credit gets up into the millions, Neal. Collectors won't be able to find me on an SSK I suppose. PD

08-13-06, 01:55 AM	#10
Bertgang Sparky Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Italy Posts: 158 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	My closest real submarine experiences were when I capsized with sail boats

08-13-06, 07:33 AM	#14
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I hold the highest educational credentials. Back in the day, that would make me new aristocracy. Therefore, by age of sail standards, I should be captian. I'll go practice my 'hand on coat with look of importance' pose for when we get the boat. I'd better get a tricorner hat too.

08-13-06, 08:31 AM	#15
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Well since im the only one here who has actully handled a sub I should be the skipper __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website