Through the Hatch

[beavens]

USS Clamagore (SS-343) is a Balao-class submarine, presently a museum ship at the Patriot's Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1945 for the United States Navy, she was still in training when World War II ended.

Above pulled from Wikipedia.

C&C welcome!

Jeff

 

[JimFox]

Awesome Jeff! I love these tunneled pathway shots like this. The B&W removes the distraction color might bring and lets the eye just travel along the shot.

 

[beavens]

Awesome Jeff! I love these tunneled pathway shots like this. The B&W removes the distraction color might bring and lets the eye just travel along the shot.

Thanks Jim! I have no idea how taller dudes could operate on these subs without a helmet, ha. I'm only 5'9 and a lot of places were cramped for even me!

Jeff

 

[AlanLichty]

Can't really imagine spending a few months at sea in something that cramped. I do like the image and agree with Jim that B&W suits this subject well.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Great image, and great history here. What a tough live those submariners had.

 

[Leslie Hunter]

I like this.

 

[beavens]

Can't really imagine spending a few months at sea in something that cramped. I do like the image and agree with Jim that B&W suits this subject well.

Thanks Alan! And as someone who is slightly claustrophobic - NO THANKS!

Great image, and great history here. What a tough live those submariners had.

Cheers Ben! I can't imagine it being a ton of fun in that sardine tin.

I like this.

Thanks Leslie, I'm happy that you like it!

Jeff

 

[Mike Mancil]

I almost became a submariner, but instead spent a few years on the beach in Greece. I think I made the best choice .

An excellent portrayal of the space these guys had to live and work in, with most areas of the boat even tighter. Thanks for sharing.

 

[beavens]

I almost became a submariner, but instead spent a few years on the beach in Greece. I think I made the best choice .

An excellent portrayal of the space these guys had to live and work in, with most areas of the boat even tighter. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Mike! My brother recently took his honeymoon in Greece and according to his experiences out there I think you DEFINITELY made the right call.

Glad that that photo works for you!

Jeff