where can i go see some submarines?

where can i go see some submarines?

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paultownsend

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184 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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ever since i was little iv been scared with submarines! i remember we sailed from somewhere down south, and we saw some decommissioned, rusty old boats in a semi dry dock somewhere. from there dad started winding me up and there the story goes.

so as a 25 year old, its time to face my fear. i rarely travell south, and no further than lancaster where my girlfriends at uni.
i know the new astute class are built in barrow by bae, but is there any chance to see any boats there?

Paul

paultownsend

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2,312 posts

184 months

Wednesday 24th February 2010
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its better than being scared of cheese!
well, id be happy just being close to one. a look around would be super!

paultownsend

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184 months

Friday 26th February 2010
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Dr_gn. this is exactly what im wanting to see!

my fear came from me as a young boy, seeing these boats in a dry dock somewhere down south. portsmouth or plymouth.
we sailed to france (south i think, and maybe 15yrs ago) and the dock had quite a few frigates, carriers and destroyers. my dad was trying to scare me with the submarines saying they were lurking in the deep, under our ferry and that they could shoot us at ant time. bear in mind he also said they were killer sharks and octopus laugh

but even now, the thought of these things lurking around (especially with astutes capability) is still a frightening thought.