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Why did submarine crews in World War 2 not shave while at sea?
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∙ 14y ago
Unlike today's modern submarines, in WWI and WWII, water usage was at a premium, and showers/shaving weren't as critical on a regular basis as the water was for basic survival. Today's submarines have seawater distillers to make potable water - back then fresh water was carried and used and when it ran out it was gone. Beards on submarines were common until 1983 when the Navy changed policy for facial hair, primary reason being interference with safety equipment usage (Emergency Air Breathing masks, etc.). Many submariners (myself included) who had to shave their beards had a hard adjustment since many of their families had never seen them clean shaven before except for pictures.
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Evelyn Kunneke sang this song, recorded in 1941. It was a favourite among German U-boat crews while on patrol.
How much time does a man spend shaving?
The average person who does shave will shave once a day in the morning. A few of them may shave again in the evening to please their mate. Some people grow beards and don't shave at all, others will only shave when they need to shave to be presentable to certain people.
Is it safe to shave while in puberty?
yes it is very safe to shave, though its best to ask an older male to show you the right way to do it because you are using a sharp blade.
