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The keel of a submarine (or any ship for that matter) is the backbone of the ship, and its primary structural element. Keels are always laid first during shipbuilding, and structural supports are added over time to it. Laying a keel is typically done with a ceremony.
A keel is similar to a human spine, though it's on the bottom of the ship. Like a spine, it is the key support structure of the vessel; if a keel is broken, the ship usually will lose structural integrity altogether and sink. This is often what happens when ships run aground.
Breaking a ship's keel is also the primary method of how modern torpedoes work. Rather than just impact them, they swim under the ship and explode, creating an air pocket beneath the keel. The bow and stern of the ship cannot support the full weight of the ship in the middle, and the keel breaks, snapping the ship in half.
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Where is a keel on a submarine?
Modern Submarines do not have a keel like other ships....
Can a submarine do a barrel roll?
No - the weight and stability of the keel prevents complete rolls, though it can get pretty hairy during State 5 seas, even underwater.
What company built the Nautilus submarine?
The USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was built by long time submarine builder General Dynamics' Electric Boat Division in Groton, CT. Keel was laid in 1952, and she was launched 2 years later. The Nautilus is still in service as a museum ship at the Navy Submarine School in Groton. I went to Submarine School in February '80 - I do NOT recommend CT in the winter.
What month was the first US submarine built?
Though the first American submarine was the Revolutionary War's Turtle, the U.S. Navy did not exist at that time.The U.S. Navy's first submarine, the USS Alligator, was built in 1862, and active in the Civil War.The USS Holland (SS-1), was the U.S. Navy's first commissioned submarine, had her keel officially laid down at Electric Boat in November, 1896. She was commissioned in October 1900.
What has the author Anna Keel written?
Anna Keel has written: 'I personaggi di Anna Keel'
What is the birth name of Edurne Keel?
Edurne Keel's birth name is Edurne Echeverra Keel.
What is the birth name of Howard Keel?
Howard Keel's birth name is Harold Clifford Keel.
What is the birth name of Kirstine Keel?
Kirstine Keel's birth name is Kirstine Elizabeth Keel.
What is the birth name of Leslie Keel?
Leslie Keel's birth name is Leslie Grace Keel.
What is a submarines periscope depth?
It depends on the submarine. If measure the distance from the top a fully extended periscope to the bottom of the boat you will get the "Depth of the Keel" at which the periscope is out of the water. Generally between 30 feet and 70 feet.
What is the birth name of Ron Keel?
Ron Keel's birth name is Rynia Lee Keel Jr..
How do you use the word keel in a sentence?
Can you keel down
