UNDER-WATER CROSSING OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC.—The British submarine Andrew, which recently made a 2840-mile voyage completely submerged. The main purpose of the trip, which started at Bermuda and ended in the English Channel near Portland, was to test a new type of Snort breathing apparatus. By means of the apparatus,. submarines are able to travel submerged for long periods without surfacing to recharge engine batteries. Fresh air is also provided for the crew.
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Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27075, 25 June 1953, Page 12
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73UNDER-WATER CROSSING OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC.—The British submarine Andrew, which recently made a 2840-mile voyage completely submerged. The main purpose of the trip, which started at Bermuda and ended in the English Channel near Portland, was to test a new type of Snort breathing apparatus. By means of the apparatus,. submarines are able to travel submerged for long periods without surfacing to recharge engine batteries. Fresh air is also provided for the crew. Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27075, 25 June 1953, Page 12
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