A question about real world subs.
I came across this great photo of a Sturgeon close to the pier on the FAS site:
Its a great photo (I just love these cold war heroes).
Whilst I am not sure if the sub is docking or leaving - a question sprang to mind - how do subs like this, (with one main screw) manoeuvre along side a pier or dock?
Do auxiliary propulsion units play a role? Or is it just the skill of the guy at the helm?
Or are tugs required?
PS..The photo looks like a Pacific Island port - perhaps Suva in Fiji or Hawaii? Does it look familiar to anyone? It is 1973.
Thanks
John
I came across this great photo of a Sturgeon close to the pier on the FAS site:
Its a great photo (I just love these cold war heroes).
Whilst I am not sure if the sub is docking or leaving - a question sprang to mind - how do subs like this, (with one main screw) manoeuvre along side a pier or dock?
Do auxiliary propulsion units play a role? Or is it just the skill of the guy at the helm?
Or are tugs required?
PS..The photo looks like a Pacific Island port - perhaps Suva in Fiji or Hawaii? Does it look familiar to anyone? It is 1973.
Thanks
John
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