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  Why Are Some Submarines Called Pig Boats?

  slashgear.com - Eli Shayotovich

  We typically associate a pig with nasty, dirty things. For instance, the phrases "wallowing around like a pig" and "a pig in mud" both point to the …

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  1 day ago

  Was The Red October A Real Soviet Submarine?

  slashgear.com - Brad Hill

  "The Hunt For Red October" is a Tom Clancy novel adapted into a 1990 movie starring Alec Baldwin and Sean Connery. It's about a Soviet …

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  Sacrifice At Sea: The Tragic Tale Of World War 2's USS Grayback

  slashgear.com - Jonathan H. Kantor

  Submarines have evolved throughout history to become some of the most important vessels in naval warfare. During World War II, the Allied and Axis …

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  2 days ago

  What Does BB Stand For On Navy Ships

  slashgear.com - Jonathan H. Kantor

  There's a long history of tradition in the United States Navy, which covers everything from uniforms to the naming of ships. Often, naval vessels …

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  2 days ago

  Do Civilian Nuclear-Powered Ships Exist?

  slashgear.com - Alec Hively

  Since the U.S. military developed the first nuclear marine propulsion system in the 1940s, atomic power has played a critical role in extending the …

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  3 days ago

  The Navy's Military Sealift Command Explained: Why It Uses Civilians Instead Of Sailors

  slashgear.com - Jowi Morales

  When you see ships carrying American troops and matériel, you expect them to be owned and operated by the U.S. Navy. However, some of the ships that …