German U-Boat

I am reading an excellent book called Iron Coffins, by Commander Herbert A. Werner, who served on five German u-boats between 1941 and 1945.  Judging by this sailor’s uniform and the quality of the photo, I’d guess that this is WWI.  But I liked it anyway and thought I should include it.  In fact, there’s… Continue reading German U-Boat

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Astute Class Submarine Cutaway Drawing

This is a superb cutaway drawing of an Astute class submarine–British Royal Navy nuclear fleet submarines.   Close-Up:  Towards the Stern 70 – Ship’s Office 68 – Forward Hydroplane 78 – High-Pressure Air Bottles Close-Up:  Toward Midships 45 – Port Side Communications Office 60 – Control Room Consoles 62 – Senior Ratings Bunks 58 –… Continue reading Astute Class Submarine Cutaway Drawing

Disneyland Matterhorn: Is There a Secret Basketball Court Inside?

Legend has it that there is a secret basketball court located inside that most famous fake mountain located in the Los Angeles area…Disneyland’s Matterhorn.  Truth or fiction? Truth. Instead of a secret Bondian evil villain lair with shark tanks and stolen Rembrandts, the secret room in the Disneyland Matterhorn is actually a half-court basketball court.… Continue reading Disneyland Matterhorn: Is There a Secret Basketball Court Inside?

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