Daily submarine picture

[greenman407]

The Benj.

[Peter W]

Yep, class of '76 I believe. The book ' We Come Unseen' by Jim Ring has a chapter on his era.

Peter

[greenman407]

Was Chris Brown of Falklands fame a product of "Perisher"?

[Roddersuk]

In 1967 when I was there some of the younger ones who were just doing their nasi service and were poor actually were quite keen, well, the ones in our workshop were. However, in that part of the world the affluent upper classes are the ones in charge and to a man were rather effin useless. Still are as far as I am concerned. We used to train their Artificers at SEME Bordon and when they returned to Singapore they were commissioned. Takes our tiffys 8-10 years to get a commission. But then we Brits don't rush into things and our system produces the crem de la crem.

[crazygary]

That's too funny!!!!

But, I suppose they've got their priorities straight

Wonder if the Singapore Taco Bell is open all night?? That oughta keep them "swabbies" happy!!

[Albion]

Most of their forces are part timers who do 2 weeks a year, but would rather be sat at their desks earning. Fat white collar wages. My colleague was in charge of a platoon, but because he was an engineer by trade the accountant types who reported to him wouldn't obey orders because he didn't earn as much as them.There are stories of them sending out for fast food while supposedly on manoeuvres . One guy was spotted walking to the bus stop in his uniform but with his parents maid carrying his bags for him. I'm sure some of the full timers are competent, but if you invaded at lunch time there wouldn't be much of a fight

[Roddersuk]

Having served in Singapore I can vouch for the fact that they do not like to get their assets dirty. They like keeping them in the shade and well polished. As for their so called navy, they are like the Grand Fleet in Scapa Flow. Grounded on their own jettisoned tin cans. Problem with them is they relied on the UK for too long. But when the Japs invaded and the Brits surrendered( Due to a complete incompetent and spineless General) the Singaporeans felt the shiver of Independence and clamoured for freedom which was eventually granted. As for standing on their own feet, well, it's a larf innit,eh?

[crazygary]

Seems like a waste of a pretty cool boat!!

Guess ya just never know when some dastardly "enemy" ship is gonna crash your pond party!! Better safe than sorry!! Hah!!

[Albion]

Some pretty interesting appendages on the sail!!
Would like to see her after years of weathering!
Thanks for your post!!

Like that's going to happen, she's a pond princess.

[crazygary]

Some pretty interesting appendages on the sail!!
Would like to see her after years of waethering!
Thanks for your post!!

[greenman407]

Never paid this sub much attention before. Its a Swedish Sjohunden. Of course now it is in the possession of its new owners, thus the name. Owned by the republic of Singapore.

[modelnut]

http://i.imgur.com/m5XpAAt.jpg

Now that is some major weathering!

I don't think I have seen many modelers go that far.

- Leelan

[Von Hilde]

they say deconstruction. Most likely keep it afloat while they salvage all the systems and equipment inside, then float it to another yard to be pulled out and cut up for scrap. Ive seen the US do it taking everything off in Norfolk Virginia and then towing the hulk all the way around florida and up to Mississippi gulf coast to the metal salvage yard to be pulled out and cut up. Aircraft carriers included

[modelnut]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1501618_623637457696643_53200052_o.jpg

Is this remodeling or deconstruction? No sign of a dry-dock.

- Leelan

[greenman407]

10-4 on that Will. More on the Toledo.