Originally posted 20th Nov 2015
KANYON (Status-6) strategic weapon
The leaking of the Status-6 (‘KANYON’) strategic nuclear torpedo on Russian TV on 9th November 2015 was met by many in the West with incredulity. However the fact remains that the weapon was not unexpected among the few observers watching the development of certain large submarines by Russia. We knew that Russia was developing an over-sized forward firing weapon because of the Sarov submarine (see old COVERT SHORES article). And the project 09851 Khabarovsk and Project 09852 Belgorod were being followed and talked of as probable launch platforms for a new weapon. And the KANYON system had been revealed in Western Media two month earlier, citing Pentagon sources. Most recently the same media source has claimed that the weapon has been test fired from Sarov. Read More >....
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Euronaut
Euronaut: a 'proper' garage-built midget submarine
There are only handful of civilian submersibles which are in any respect comparable to military midget subs. The architects and builders of these projects deserve the greatest respect and secret envy. The Euronaut, which has been built for wreck diving, is an incredible example of this rare breed.
Dec2016
Sub-surface news from Russia
Several interesting news topics from Russia: test firing of KANYON (Status-6) strategic nuclear torpedo; new ‘Surrogate’ ‘decepticon’ UUV revealed, MAKO Penguin anti-diver UUV; Yantar spy ship loitering in Med again. Read More >....
Iguana
Iguana innovative amphibious boats
As the company’s website says, “As always, you wonder why nobody thought about it before”. Like so many new ideas it is deceptively simple.Read More >....
USS_Parche
US Navy Spy Sub par-excellence
When she was finally decommissioned in 2004, after 31 years and 19 deployments, USS Parche was the most decorated submarine in US Navy history.
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The_First_Clearance_Diver
John Deane, Diver in Crimean War
Someone forwarded me a link to James Nestor’s account of the Deane brother’s unfathomable exploits in Epic Magazine. An excellent read.
A quick note re the Deane Brothers and particularly John Deane’s work clearing naval mines in the Crimean War….Read More >....
Sphyrene SDV
Sphyrene + Coryphene SDVs
The Sphyrene is an advanced six-man Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) currently on the market from French firm Alseamar. It is one of the latest generation of French SDVs tracing its lineage back to the Vostock SDV used by Commando Hubert. The Sphyrene is promoted on the export market alongside French diesel-electric submarines and Alseamar's updated Vostock, the Coryphene. Read More >....
Carmon-18
Demystified
A little known or unreported 25m (82ft) midget sub is visible in 2005 satellite imagery of Primorsk near St. Petersburg on Russia’s Baltic coast. There is also at least one photograph of it. The craft has a waterline length of about 23m (75ft) and has typical Russian double-hull construction. ... Read More >....
WDT-71 SDV
SDV projects from WTD-71 Aquatechnik
Two-man SDV (Swimmer Delivery Vehicle) built and tested by Wehrtechnische Dienststelle WTD-71 (Technical Center for Ships and Naval Weapons, Marine Technology and Research) in Eckemforde.... Read More >....
Barracuda stealth Special Forces interceptor
Specialist boat builder Safe Haven Marine have added the stealthy XSV-17 to their Barracuda series of Special Forces craft. The new design features a high speed surfacing planing hull with a wave-piercing bow which allows incredibly high speeds (60kt) while maintaning the impressive sea-keeping of the Barracuda series. Read More >....
