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Life on a SubmarineMiniature Submarine | Submarines Sailors | Russian Typhoon |
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Life on a Submarine | Miniature Submarine | Submarines Sailors | Russian TyphoonLife on a Submarine | Miniature Submarine | Submarines Sailors | Russian Typhoon The quality of life for submariners at sea has improved along with technological improvements such as larger hulls, cleaner propulsion systems, and increased internal electricity and water. Submarines of the 1920-1945 era were cramped and poorly-ventilated, subjecting sailors to occasional belches of diesel exhaust. Sailors rarely changed clothes and showered only occasionally due to the scarcity of water. They shared bunks with other sailors due to space shortages, and lived on canned food due to limited galley facilities. Life on a Submarine | Miniature Submarine | Submarines Sailors | Russian Typhoon While the inside of a submarine remains a cramped, equipment-studded cylinder, modern sub crews enjoy air conditioning, a variety of meals (thanks to refrigerators and freeze-dried foods), and recreational diversions, such as personal computers, videotape machines, and even compact exercise equipment. Larger missile submarines have even more features: The Trident missile submarines have an unofficial jogging track on one deck on the outside of the array of missile tubes, and the Russian Typhoon submarine features a miniature greenhouse with flowers and a small swimming pool for its crewmen. Nevertheless, all navies carefully screen recruits for their submarine services to ensure that the sailors can withstand the psychological and physical pressures of inhabiting a closed environment for months at a time. Life on a Submarine | Miniature Submarine | Submarines Sailors | Russian Typhoon |
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