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The very first John Holland submarine that was
SUSPOSED to be purchased by the U.S. Navy was steam powered. It was a
failure.
The Navy INSISTED Holland power it with steam
against Hollands arguements. The crew was unable to stay in the boat because
it
got so hot from the boiler. After that the Navy
listened to Holland. August Nordenfeldt built some steam powered subs but I
would imagine it would be like shoveling coal
in hell being in a steam powered sub. Then there is
always the problem of the boiler possibly exploding! Nicht gut. Diesel or
electric or both is your best best. Just like
Holland said.
Bill Akins.
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