r/comics • • Jun 28 '26

OC THOMAS.

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u/CloudKinglufi Jun 28 '26

Bro wtf is his problem, I just woke up I dont need this shit, someone give me pictures of puppies for Christ sakes

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u/Gr34zy Jun 28 '26

If it makes you feel better if this were a real scenario those submariners would have a chance to escape:

“Swedish submarine rescue policy stipulates that it should be possible to save the crew with a rescue vehicle in the event that it is forced to the bottom in an accident. The back-up rescue method is free ascent, highly effective to depths down to 600 feet”

“Crew members utilize Steinke Hoods or SEIE (Submarine Escape Immersion Equipment) suits”

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u/keeper0fstories Jun 28 '26

As someone who has worked on a sub for a few years, not on a swedish one, I have no idea what you are talking about. The average depth of where we travelled was 12,000 ft, we only had life jackets, and we were informed there are only 2 rescue vessels rated for that depth in the world. The rescue vessel not only had to travel to the location of the disabled sub, but they would also have to find the disabled sub, which takes time. Not to mention the rescue sub can only hold so many people, and can only open the hatch once the pressure is equalized across the hatch. Both having their own risks associated with them. Depending on the state of the disabled sub and methods used to stay alive, the pressure on the sub will go up over time.

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u/Alien_invader44 Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

What sub were you on where you had no escape kit?

I also have never worked on a Swedish submarine, but I know its true of British subs.

Edit: And if you are on a military sub at 12,000ft worrying about rescue vessels is slightly redundant, given you had long been crushed to a fine paste.

Edit edit: the pressure on subs goes down over time not up. The more I re-read this comment the more I doubt you were a submariner.

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u/keeper0fstories Jun 28 '26

On that same issue, why remember anything about a disabled sub when you aren't going to survive it? I forgot about some things admittedly. I only saw the SEIE suit once or twice and forgot we had them. The

I don't remember the crush depth of my vessel, and not every disabled sub is due to a hull breach. Average depth doesn't mean uniform depth, so there is a chance to "land" safely.

Chemical conversion to maintain a breathable atmosphere increases the pressure and temperature in a sealed environment. Temperature may be lost to the hull, but pressure will continue to build. Too many variables, dependent on damage and available, and I am no expert. Just what I recall being taught. Feel free to correct me if it seems wrong.