Midget submarine designed to hunt for sea gas in North Sea
Mar. 27 Midget Submarine to hunt for sea gas. Britain has built a midget submarine to help the gas hunt in the North Sea. It will be able to roam under the sea for nine hours at a time. It measures 11 ft. long 9 ft high and inside there is room for two men standing, sitting or lying down. Twin electric motors and half a ton of batteries will power the craft. Television cameras, lights and a manoeuvrable claw can be attached to its bow. The crew observe through 10 portholes. The cost of the submarine is about £25, 000 and was made by the Lintott Engineering Co, Horsham. It can dive to about 1, 000 feet. Photo shows The midget submarine afloat during a demonstration
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