Boater chases mysterious periscope off Hollywood beach

TopTorp '92 · 06-20-10, 05:37 PM

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/06/...0971276885787/

I think someone's sub-driver is getting sloppy out there. What caught my attention was the article speculation about the sub blowing ballast as evidenced from the bubbles that came to the surface. I found it unlikely that the sub driver would blow ballast while running away from the fisherman. Subs don't blow ballast when on defense. More likely: the bubbles were cavitation from the sub speeding away.

Oberon · 06-20-10, 05:42 PM

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=171308

So close. Unlucky man.

In other news, you're right, never leave the scope up for more than a few seconds. Six tops IIRC. That skipper was lucky that that fisher wasn't an enemy patrol boat.

Not high odds on it being an Ivan boat, but I guess it's possible.

Was there a nudist beach nearby?

06-20-10, 07:20 PM

Most likely it was drug runners. They've been known to use subs to transport illegal drugs into the US via Floridian waters.

TLAM Strike · 06-20-10, 07:44 PM

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Most likely it was drug runners. They've been known to use subs to transport illegal drugs into the US via Floridian waters.

But those are semi-submersible craft not true submarines. A lot of the time they are just gofast boats with a waterproof top. Doubtful it would have a periscope.

SteamWake · 06-20-10, 07:45 PM

Ive seen me a mermaid once...

TLAM Strike · 06-20-10, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Ive seen me a mermaid once...

... and I've seen me a shark eat an octopus.

06-20-10, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

But those are semi-submersible craft not true submarines. A lot of the time they are just gofast boats with a waterproof top. Doubtful it would have a periscope.

Maybe they've advanced in their tech? Remember, under Obama's watch - ANYTHING is possible!

krashkart · 06-20-10, 10:54 PM

What does Obama have to do with an 'iffy' periscope sighting?

Buddahaid · 06-20-10, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

What does Obama have to do with an 'iffy' periscope sighting?

Nothing, and EVERYTHING.......

It must be Meg Whitman looking for tax cuts.

06-20-10, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

What does Obama have to do with an 'iffy' periscope sighting?

A serious lack of national security!

Weiss Pinguin · 06-21-10, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

But those are semi-submersible craft not true submarines. A lot of the time they are just gofast boats with a waterproof top. Doubtful it would have a periscope.

Money plus ingenuity is a scary thing

Probably a North Korean sub trying to pump a few incendiary torpedoes into a few cargo ships...

GoldenRivet · 06-21-10, 12:24 AM

What is the operation range of North Korea's best sub?

My money is on

A. American Sub

B. Chinese Sub

C. Drug smuggling Semi Submersible of some kind.

Jimbuna · 06-21-10, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Ive seen me a mermaid once...

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

... and I've seen me a shark eat an octopus.

I once heard a shrimp fart whilst scuba diving

krashkart · 06-21-10, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I once heard a shrimp fart whilst scuba diving

I once caught shrimp while farting.

frau kaleun · 06-21-10, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

I once caught shrimp while farting.

I once ate some shrimp and then farted.

06-20-10, 05:37 PM	#1
TopTorp '92 Loader Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 82 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Boater chases mysterious periscope off Hollywood beach http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/06/...0971276885787/ I think someone's sub-driver is getting sloppy out there. What caught my attention was the article speculation about the sub blowing ballast as evidenced from the bubbles that came to the surface. I found it unlikely that the sub driver would blow ballast while running away from the fisherman. Subs don't blow ballast when on defense. More likely: the bubbles were cavitation from the sub speeding away.

06-20-10, 07:45 PM	#5
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Ive seen me a mermaid once... __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	What does Obama have to do with an 'iffy' periscope sighting? __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

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GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	What is the operation range of North Korea's best sub? My money is on A. American Sub B. Chinese Sub C. Drug smuggling Semi Submersible of some kind. __________________

06-20-10, 05:42 PM	#2
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=171308 So close. Unlucky man. In other news, you're right, never leave the scope up for more than a few seconds. Six tops IIRC. That skipper was lucky that that fisher wasn't an enemy patrol boat. Not high odds on it being an Ivan boat, but I guess it's possible. Was there a nudist beach nearby?

06-20-10, 07:20 PM	#3
thorn69 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Most likely it was drug runners. They've been known to use subs to transport illegal drugs into the US via Floridian waters.