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Submariner

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5. U.S. nuclear subs have only one propeller
Sat Mar 1, 2025, 07:16 PM
Mar 2025

so they are difficult to maneuver, especially at slow docking speeds.

I suspect U.S. Navy tugboats use the fuel as they assist the nuke boats in and out of port. And we may have one or more USCG cutters to patrol the surrounding waters, since the Russian sub base in Murmansk isn't far away.

There may be barracks with a mess hall using fuels.

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Just what kind of fuel were they putting in these US submarines anyway? NT mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2025 #1
If they aren't nuclear subs, they us diesel TexasBushwhacker Mar 2025 #2
U.S. nuclear subs have only one propeller Submariner Mar 2025 #5
My Nuke powered Aircraft Carrier had back-up diesel generators maxrandb Mar 2025 #12
Diesel was only for auxiliary electrical power on the old LA and Sturgeon class boats of my youth. paleotn Mar 2025 #17
How bout dem apples Traildogbob Mar 2025 #3
Well put and I like your NATO acronym. Prof. Toru Tanaka Mar 2025 #38
International pariahs... EarthFirst Mar 2025 #4
More of this is needed... Bayard Mar 2025 #6
Hurray for Gunnar! MLAA Mar 2025 #7
Good! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #8
Good. We're on Russia's side now. Mysterian Mar 2025 #9
They have DENVERPOPS Mar 2025 #11
Keep it up! True Americans know who our real allies are. nt Blasphemer Mar 2025 #10
Nice job Drumpf/ Couch fucker... Evolve Dammit Mar 2025 #13
The ships with nuclear power plants don't Deminpenn Mar 2025 #14
Feels like things are falling apart rapidly internationaly. Blues Heron Mar 2025 #15
No wonder Rubio looked like he was trying to shrivel away into that couch. Prof. Toru Tanaka Mar 2025 #39
The US is a threat Johnny2X2X Mar 2025 #16
Trump is the threat and Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2025 #27
Loving the solidarity that the Europeans nations are showing!!! n/t iluvtennis Mar 2025 #18
Going to be difficult keeping the some of the surface fleet and auxiliary ships gassed up. paleotn Mar 2025 #19
Sending a message to our Quisling president--good. Timeflyer Mar 2025 #20
Quisling! SomewhereInTheMiddle Mar 2025 #43
Call AAA BidenRocks Mar 2025 #21
Thank you Haltbakk Bunkers for supporting Zelensky. republianmushroom Mar 2025 #22
I endorse a Free World boycott against all US assets until *rump and the Pukes are cinders. NBachers Mar 2025 #23
First day of Government 101 class: Actions Have Consequences. (nt) Paladin Mar 2025 #24
Trump is putting US troops in harm's way. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #25
Yea Norway! Buddyzbuddy Mar 2025 #26
Ja, n skal vi nyte lutefisken vr... IthinkThereforeIAM Mar 2025 #31
Does the world love us yet, Donald? Beartracks Mar 2025 #28
Stupid headline writer as stupid headline writers do. TexLaProgressive Mar 2025 #29
That's a good point, but I think it's academic. Lasher Mar 2025 #33
Thank you, Lasher! This gives more perspective to the company that declared this....not the Norwegian govt. BComplex Mar 2025 #34
Buhuhuhuhuhaaaaah! n/t mntleo2 Mar 2025 #30
! Marcuse Mar 2025 #32
At least egg prices are down.... DemMedic Mar 2025 #35
Somebody has the balls to tell Trump to go to hell! what re we Americans going to do? Stargazer99 Mar 2025 #36
You idiot Republican are responsible for destroying freedom-has it dawned you mammon worshipers Stargazer99 Mar 2025 #37
So now the orange fascist will declare war on Norway or what will he do? lark Mar 2025 #40
Uh... US Submarines are Nuclear... CapnSteve Mar 2025 #41
I have to ask one question. Aussie105 Mar 2025 #42
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