Model of 163-foot fishery research submarine under study 

 by BCF. Powered by nuclear reactor, sub would reach 

 10 knots at surface, 20 knots submerged, have depth 

 capability of 1,000 feet, and carry crew of 24 plus 7 

 scientists. 



Aluminaut, world's first aluminum submarine, was built 

 for oceanographic projects. The 51-foot, 81-ton sub, 

 owned by Reynolds, was launched in 1964. It has average 

 speed of 2.5 knots and, in 1965, set depth record of 6,250 

 feet in trial dive in Bahamas. It carries crew of 3 and 

 6,000-pound scientific payload. 



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