[PSUBS-MAILIST] Escape

[Joe Perkel]

On a historical but sub related note, I've been doing research of late regarding war patrols of US Fleet Boats in the Pacific theater. Aside from interesting history I've been looking at the fates of USS Wahoo and USS Lagarto with particular interest. Both were lost with all hands in shallow water and both received direct hits.<br/><br/>What surprises me about both situations is the apparent question in the minds of sub veterans of the period as to why no one escaped from non-damaged compartments?<br/><br/>Having been a shore based peace time Airedale sailor I am by no means an expert but, wouldn't shock waves in both scenarios have been incapacitating if not directly fatal throughout the ship? I am surprised that there should be any question here.<br/><br/>The question comes up in that I am looking at escape scenarios and potential barriers to same. So I wonder, can a man remain conscious and capable with the sudden loss of pressure vessel integrity at
 X depth, etc, and where the reasonable limits are? What best case failure mode allows one to use that flood valve in the first place? <br/><br/>Joe<br/><a href="http://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS"><br/><br/>Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad</a>
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