[PSUBS-MAILIST] Have you ever heard of a Murisub?

[Philip Ridenauer <akula151@yahoo.com>]

Hello All,

 

I am a new member and am looking for info on a WW2 era 1-man sub called the Murisub.  Tried a couple search engines and found nothing.  I came across the boat in a book by Willy Brou published in 1955.  The cover illustration is a rendering of a photo found in the illustrations within the book. 

The caption states that the operator sits in a water-tight compartment with a plexiglass hood wearing diving eqpt.  Which, indeed, the operator is wearing mask and breathing eqpt.  Painted on the side of the vehicle (I am almost certain) are the words Aerojet General Corp.  Tried a search of Aerojet General but they had no historical archive section.

It appears to be an interesting design and I am interested in trying the low tech approach to a psub that would be found in the earlier days of the art.

Any input would be appreciated.

Philip

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