A U-BOAT BUILT FOR TWO.—This new two-man commercial U-boat from Lubeck, West Germany, has undergone successful trials in the Baltic Sea. It can turn on its own axis, drive at any angle, and “hover” over one spot while submerged. Known as the Tours 64, the submarine is 22ft 9in long and weighs 14 tons. It is intended for oceanic research, salvage, and inspection of underwater structures, ships, docks, dams, and pipelines. At top speed of 19 knots, it can travel for three hours and a half without refuelling; at three knots the range is 20 hours. Three versions of the boat are being made for depths of up to 55,110, and 220 fathoms.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32522, 4 February 1971, Page 8
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113A U-BOAT BUILT FOR TWO.—This new two-man commercial U-boat from Lubeck, West Germany, has undergone successful trials in the Baltic Sea. It can turn on its own axis, drive at any angle, and “hover” over one spot while submerged. Known as the Tours 64, the submarine is 22ft 9in long and weighs 14 tons. It is intended for oceanic research, salvage, and inspection of underwater structures, ships, docks, dams, and pipelines. At top speed of 19 knots, it can travel for three hours and a half without refuelling; at three knots the range is 20 hours. Three versions of the boat are being made for depths of up to 55,110, and 220 fathoms. Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32522, 4 February 1971, Page 8
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