Steep Angles and Deep Dives

American submarines in peace and war operate in a difficult and unforgiving environment. When things go wrong, as they inevitably do, only immediate action can preserve the safety of the boat. When a series of problems occur at once a submarine can find itself in real danger.

Described in detail are eighteen dives that nearly ended in tragedy. From the memories of the men who fought to regain control of their boat come the inside stories of out-of-control dives that compel the reader to relive the fear of submariners in trouble. Some of the events are humorous, such as the student who knew things were not as they should be when the rivets of an old submarine's hull started popping from sea pressure. Some are of sweat when men formed bucket brigades to shift engulfing sea water. Others are of submariners who must instantly take action without waiting for an officer to give an order.

When angles become extreme crew members stand on bulkheads and hang from anything offering support while desperately trying to get their boat back to normal attitude. Some men can take it in their stride, others become so shaken they walk ashore never to board another submarine. For a thrill-ride of adventure or for a technical analysis of how a submarine can survive destruction Steep Angles and Deep Dives offers the reader a compelling insight into submarines and how they work.

Steep Angles and Deep Dives is an historic compilation of how submarines survive perilous situations. Soft bound, it is $19.95 and may be purchased directly from SRC, from Amazon.com or from most submarine museums.