AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Naval Aviation View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Jack Guest Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 3:06 am    Post subject: Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub If a sub sinks in the ocean, I assume the sailors can escape by swimming to the surface. But what is the maximum depth that a person could do an emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub? Back to top miket6065 Guest Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 5:08 am    Post subject: Re: Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub The Brits have this hood they have issued and if memory serves it is workable to around 500 feet. I found this site: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/rnmedical/content/inm/subs.htm MikeT Back to top David Nicholls Guest Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub "miket6065" <miket6065 (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote Quote: The Brits have this hood they have issued and if memory serves it is workable to around 500 feet. I found this site: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/rnmedical/content/inm/subs.htm MikeT The test I know of was from a diesel sub in the Med in the late 1950s (or early 1960s) from 606 feet (IIRC). It was a hooded escape from a standard submarine escape chamber. When I was in the RN submarine service (1970/80s) we were trained that a standard escape from an escape tower was possible to 750 feet, a compartment escape (i.e. flood the entire compartment and exit) was to 250 feet (any deeper and the last out suffer compression sickness) and that the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) could save us from down to 2500 feet (below our crush depth!). David Nicholls Back to top mojo Guest Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 1:39 am    Post subject: Re: Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub The last successful free ascent from a sunken submarine was in WWII when part of the crew of USS Tang escaped from the sub from a depth of 180 feet. USN submarine training includes actual simulated free escapes in 150 foot water towers. The deepest successful escape was from USS Squalus in 1939 from a depth of 240 feet. They used the McCann Rescue Chamber to evacuate all crew member who survived the sinking. The McCann Chamber could have been used to rescue the crew of the Kursk had it been there and the Kursk's hatches had been fitted to mate to it. The USN and other navies have newer rescue vehicles. The big surprise is that the Russian Navy never developed any rescue techniques and equipment. "Jack" <jack_riley50 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote Quote: If a sub sinks in the ocean, I assume the sailors can escape by swimming to the surface. But what is the maximum depth that a person could do an emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub? Back to top D Guest Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub ---------- In article <Q-ednQMP0stVl0_cRVn-gQ (AT) comcast (DOT) com>, "mojo" <oscarpgh1 (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote: Quote: The USN and other navies have newer rescue vehicles. The big surprise is that the Russian Navy never developed any rescue techniques and equipment. They did. They just let it deteriorate. D Back to top Pechs1 Guest Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub Jack-<< If a sub sinks in the ocean, I assume the sailors can escape by swimming to the surface. But what is the maximum depth that a person could do an emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub? >><BR><BR> A sub with or without a tailhook? P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer Back to top CPOWHR Guest Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:13 am    Post subject: Re: Emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub Quote: From: "Jack" [email]jack_riley50 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com[/email] If a sub sinks in the ocean, I assume the sailors can escape by swimming to the surface. But what is the maximum depth that a person could do an emergency swimming ascent from a disabled sub? Being an aviation type I'm guessing its about the same. If you are at diving and operating depth you are not going to get a chance if you don't ride it home. 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