On Sat, 4 Apr 2009 15:26:24 -0400, "Eisboch"
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On Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:43:16 -0500, Richard Casady
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Also traditionally, the crews of
US subs call their ships " boats ".The fact that the Electric Boat
Company built so many subs may have something to do with it, I don't
really know.

They were originally known as U-boats by just about everyone.


US subs were called "U" boats? Never new that.
I thought that name was related to the German submarines.

In my prior life in the ancient US Navy, they were always referred to simply
as "Boats".
I had a great experience spending a day on the post WWII sub "USS Pickerel"
while my ship was operating with it for a while testing some new gear.
Three of us transferred at sea from our ship (a Destroyer Escort) to the
Pickerel off the coast of GTMO and spent a day aboard doing several dives
and and an emergency accent. The transfer at sea wasn't exactly a piece of
cake. It was rough and the motor whaleboat (launch) that was trying to get
us onto the deck of the sub was bouncing around pretty good. I remember
having to time my jump from the launch perfectly and had to rely on the crew
members on the sub to grab me, otherwise I'd have been in the drink.

This "Pickerel" was of WWII design, built in 1949, diesel powered
obviously, and was the one featured in the opening scene of a TV series (the
name of which I have forgotten) in which it shoots out of the water, bow
high. I believe there was another USS Pickerel in the early years of WWII
that was sunk and lost.

This site has pictures of it doing an emergency accent similar to that in
the TV series introduction.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/s...sh-p/ss524.htm

Eisboch

I've always believed the U-Boat was a German submarine. The 'U'
meaning 'Untersee', if I'm not mistaken.

--
John H

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Thomas Jefferson

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On Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:37:33 -0600, "SteveB"
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What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

Mostly size.

Traditionally boats are carried on the deck of a ship, or at least are
small enough to do so. 100 feet is a boat: 200+ is a ship. These
semisubmersibles that can carry a full sized ship, the Cole comes to
mind, blur the original distinction. Also traditionally, the crews of
US subs call their ships " boats ".The fact that the Electric Boat
Company built so many subs may have something to do with it, I don't
really know.

Casady

Here'a one of the 'lemon' subs we bought from the British getting a free
ride again.
After it's fire off the coast of Britain, it was carried to Halifax a few
years ago.
Now it has hitched a $2 + million ride from Halifax to the west coast.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1114504.html


Maybe if your schools were better and the people could read, you would be
able to fix boats in the "Maritime Provinces".

Shows how much you know Kalif Swill..... er Bill.
We have a first rate shipyard here but for political reasons the contract to
maintain our subs was given to a west coast shipyard.
The local company has a lawsuit pending.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/novascotia/...ving-subs.html

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On Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:37:33 -0600, "SteveB"
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What's the difference between a boat and a ship?
Mostly size.

Traditionally boats are carried on the deck of a ship, or at least are
small enough to do so. 100 feet is a boat: 200+ is a ship. These
semisubmersibles that can carry a full sized ship, the Cole comes to
mind, blur the original distinction. Also traditionally, the crews of
US subs call their ships " boats ".The fact that the Electric Boat
Company built so many subs may have something to do with it, I don't
really know.

Casady
Here'a one of the 'lemon' subs we bought from the British getting a
free ride again.
After it's fire off the coast of Britain, it was carried to Halifax a
few years ago.
Now it has hitched a $2 + million ride from Halifax to the west coast.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1114504.html

Maybe if your schools were better and the people could read, you would
be able to fix boats in the "Maritime Provinces".

Shows how much you know Kalif Swill..... er Bill.
We have a first rate shipyard here but for political reasons the contract
to maintain our subs was given to a west coast shipyard.
The local company has a lawsuit pending.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/novascotia/...ving-subs.html

Mr. White,

It is a sad state of affairs when it makes sense to send subs to the other
side of the continent, rather than service them in the Maritime
providence. Of course the local company has a lawsuit pending, and it
will be interesting to see if the lawsuit has any merit. I would guess
that even Canadian politicians are smart enough to have documentation to
validate the reason it makes sense to send the boats to the west coast
rather then service them in their home ports. I would guess they have
better educated employees with a much higher work ethic than they have in
the Maritime Providence. From what I have seen in this group, you seem to
blame all of your problems on everyone else, it is NEVER your fault. Your
logic seem to reinforce the belief among most of the regulars that you are
one of the duller bulbs in the chandelier.

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http://www.boat-ed.com/

Safe boating courses will not only improve your water safety and boating
skills, they will also qualify you for a discount on your PWC or boat
insurance with most insurance providers. Just send a copy of your boating
safety certificate to your insurance agent and start receiving the
savings!

Hold your phone calls, folks,s. We have a winner!

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On Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:37:33 -0600, "SteveB"
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What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

Mostly size.

Traditionally boats are carried on the deck of a ship, or at least are
small enough to do so. 100 feet is a boat: 200+ is a ship. These
semisubmersibles that can carry a full sized ship, the Cole comes to
mind, blur the original distinction. Also traditionally, the crews of
US subs call their ships " boats ".The fact that the Electric Boat
Company built so many subs may have something to do with it, I don't
really know.

Casady

Here'a one of the 'lemon' subs we bought from the British getting a free
ride again.
After it's fire off the coast of Britain, it was carried to Halifax a few
years ago.
Now it has hitched a $2 + million ride from Halifax to the west coast.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1114504.html


Maybe if your schools were better and the people could read, you would be
able to fix boats in the "Maritime Provinces".

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On Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:37:33 -0600, "SteveB"
wrote:

What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

Mostly size.

Traditionally boats are carried on the deck of a ship, or at least are
small enough to do so. 100 feet is a boat: 200+ is a ship. These
semisubmersibles that can carry a full sized ship, the Cole comes to
mind, blur the original distinction. Also traditionally, the crews of
US subs call their ships " boats ".The fact that the Electric Boat
Company built so many subs may have something to do with it, I don't
really know.

Casady

Here'a one of the 'lemon' subs we bought from the British getting a free
ride again.
After it's fire off the coast of Britain, it was carried to Halifax a
few years ago.
Now it has hitched a $2 + million ride from Halifax to the west coast.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1114504.html


Maybe if your schools were better and the people could read, you would be
able to fix boats in the "Maritime Provinces".

Shows how much you know Kalif Swill..... er Bill.
We have a first rate shipyard here but for political reasons the contract
to maintain our subs was given to a west coast shipyard.
The local company has a lawsuit pending.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/novascotia/...ving-subs.html


Maybe it was educational reasons. Or the Crown Corp. employees are a
hindrance.

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On Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:37:33 -0600, "SteveB"
wrote:

What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

Mostly size.

Traditionally boats are carried on the deck of a ship, or at least are
small enough to do so. 100 feet is a boat: 200+ is a ship. These
semisubmersibles that can carry a full sized ship, the Cole comes to
mind, blur the original distinction. Also traditionally, the crews of
US subs call their ships " boats ".The fact that the Electric Boat
Company built so many subs may have something to do with it, I don't
really know.

Casady

Here'a one of the 'lemon' subs we bought from the British getting a free
ride again.
After it's fire off the coast of Britain, it was carried to Halifax a
few years ago.
Now it has hitched a $2 + million ride from Halifax to the west coast..
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1114504.html

Maybe if your schools were better and the people could read, you would be
able to fix boats in the "Maritime Provinces".

Shows how much you know Kalif Swill..... er Bill.
We have a first rate shipyard here but for political reasons the contract
to maintain our subs was given to a west coast shipyard.
The local company has a lawsuit pending.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/novascotia/...ving-subs.html

Maybe it was educational reasons. *Or the Crown Corp. employees are a
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Damned public servants.....

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On Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:37:33 -0600, "SteveB"
wrote:

What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

Mostly size.

Traditionally boats are carried on the deck of a ship, or at least
are
small enough to do so. 100 feet is a boat: 200+ is a ship. These
semisubmersibles that can carry a full sized ship, the Cole comes to
mind, blur the original distinction. Also traditionally, the crews of
US subs call their ships " boats ".The fact that the Electric Boat
Company built so many subs may have something to do with it, I don't
really know.

Casady

Here'a one of the 'lemon' subs we bought from the British getting a
free
ride again.
After it's fire off the coast of Britain, it was carried to Halifax a
few years ago.
Now it has hitched a $2 + million ride from Halifax to the west coast.
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1114504.html

Maybe if your schools were better and the people could read, you would
be
able to fix boats in the "Maritime Provinces".

Shows how much you know Kalif Swill..... er Bill.
We have a first rate shipyard here but for political reasons the
contract
to maintain our subs was given to a west coast shipyard.
The local company has a lawsuit pending.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/novascotia/...ving-subs.html

Maybe it was educational reasons. Or the Crown Corp. employees are a
hindrance.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Damned public servants.....

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Thay could teach you a thing or two about an 'honest days work'!

On Apr 3, 7:37*pm, "SteveB" wrote:
What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

Steve


size....you can put a boat on a ship......

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On Apr 3, 7:37 pm, "SteveB" wrote:
What's the difference between a boat and a ship?

Steve


size....you can put a boat on a ship......


Nah...you can put a ship on a ship, too.

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Palin & Bachmann in 2012 -
All Stupidity All the Time

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*Thay* could teach you a thing or two about an 'honest days work'!


better make that ... *they*