Quote:
Originally Posted by Chatbrat
Back in 1968 I was on a ballistic missile submarine-we were on patrol when the Scorpion was reported overdue-well we, were extended two weeks beyond our normal patrol schedule 74 days , we were extended 12 more days--this is akin to what we are experiencing with Covid now--its been 30 days--be prepared for another 30 days --till we know what's really out there--this is no drill --its for real--be prepared for the long haul-
In the end we'll be better & stronger for it !!
|
I dread to think about what it would be like for a crew to run out of soap and deodorant as well as toilet paper on a submarine! I hope your sub had plenty such necessary items stored onboard.
I remember during a river cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg touring an old USSR Foxtrot class decommissioned submarine turned into a museum located at the edge of Lake Vytegra which we crossed. The sailors slept on bunks among the torpedoes. I only saw one toilet although there may have been others. I bought a souvenir mug which has "Podvodnaya Lodkae B-440 (in Russian) on it.