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Why are submarines called submarines?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 10/26/2022

The term submarine combines the term "marine" and the prefix "sub" to form the word. Marine is a term that applies to the ocean or the sea, and the prefix sub means beneath or below. The submarine operates beneath the sea.

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∙ 15y ago

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What were groups of German submarines called?

A group of German submarines is called a Wolfpak.

What were submarines called during world war one?

The submarines were either called "submarines" or "U-boats." The German submarine was called the "U-boat"

What countries had submarines called U-boats during World War 2?

Germany called there submarines U boats

Groups of German submarines hunting together?

A group of German submarines is called a Wolfpak.

Are men in submarines called marines?

NO, they are called 'submariners' .

What is the study of submarines called?

Submarinology.

What are scientists who study submarines called?

Engineers.

What country had submarines called U-boats?

German submarines were referred to as U-boats during the world wars.

What country had submarines called U Boats?

It was Germany.

What is a viewing device used on submarines called?

A periscope.

What were German submarines called during ww1?

Underseaboats.

Why do villarreal play in yellow?

But they are called the yellow submarines.