I'm just reading "Dust on the Sea" by Edwin L. Beach. Does anyone have any idea what class of sub the "Eel" would be? I'm guessing some sort of Balao or Guppy. My knowledge runs more towards 70s/80s/90s subs.
Don McIntyre Clarksville, TN
OT: Sub Class in Edwin Beach's "Dust on the Sea"
May 20, 2005
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"Don McIntyre" wrote
The real EEL was cancelled Balao.
KL
This was the "Run Silent Run Deep" sequel, so it took place in 1945. Balao/Tench is the best bet. If you're building a model, there's no external difference in the 3 classes, except for the cut-down and shortened sail, and drain holes, individual to each sub.
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Thanks, Gents, Tom, those Pampanito shots really aid in visualizing what I've been reading. Thanks, again, Don McIntyre
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