Submarine Questions of the Week 22 AUG 2013

Cropped Photo

 

Questions

1 -  Regarding the submarine section shown above:
1 - a) What do submariners commonly call the section shown?
1 - b) Besides the numberous access plates and inspection ports, what larger item is obviously missing?

2 - a)  What is/was the nationality of the sub?
2  -b)  If not for new construction, is the section on the flatbed truck for repair, replacement or another purpose (be specific)?

3 - If the sub was christened, what name was it given?

4 - What high-level civilian is uniquely associated with this sub?   

Answers:  Wednesday, 28 AUG 2013  (delayed from Monday due to priority of Aug 25th post)

Submarines are always silent and strange.