tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233868466116271701.post4756701766084969360..comments2023-06-13T05:45:31.849-04:00Comments on Connecticut Diaries: World War II National Submarine MemorialEdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16353693465208433306noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233868466116271701.post-74178460646807906482013-02-26T07:55:27.634-05:002013-02-26T07:55:27.634-05:00That's very interesting, Jeff, and something I...That's very interesting, Jeff, and something I didn't know. This part of Connecticut is rich in the history of submarine warfare. The very first submarine used in battle, known as the Turtle, was built in nearby Old Saybrook and tested in the waters of the Connecticut River back in 1776. Groton is the home of General Dynamics' Electric Boat Divsion, which has built subs for the Navy for years, and still builds and repairs nuclear powered subs. Just a little up-river from Electric Boat is the Submarine Base in Groton, one of the Navy's primary submarine bases and training centers. Groton is known as the "Submarine Capital" of the world.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353693465208433306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233868466116271701.post-47141790969079236402013-02-25T18:34:55.377-05:002013-02-25T18:34:55.377-05:00Fine post, Ed. Surprisingly many WW II submarines ...Fine post, Ed. Surprisingly many WW II submarines were build in Manitowoc, WI, and floated down the Illinois Canal, and Mississippi River on barges since the subs drew too much water for the canals and rivers. This protected sub construction from coastal attack. Taken For Grantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06763027485732267570noreply@blogger.com