5 Man Submarine

Thirtieth Post: 5 Man Submarine

In the book “The New Adventures of The Mad Scientists’ Club,” by Bertrand R. Brinley, the group tries to purchase a submarine to explore their local lake of Mammoth Falls. This leads the reader to think, “Can I use a submarine to explore my local river or lake?”

It would be great to travel up or down the river secretly below the surface of the water. Difficulties would arise traveling against the current, turning the vessel, and in areas where the water is not deep enough.

Trying to explore the local lake would present its own challenges. The ship would have to avoid what lies on the bottom of the lake such as trees and rocks.

Perhaps the best place for a stealthy, miniature sub is to deliver soldiers to a coast battle such as in WWII. Imagine a ship that you can’t see until it surfaces on shore. It could then eject an armored pod in which the soldiers are positioned within. The pod could hold extra weapons and maybe serve as a battle station with high powered weapons.

There are many possibilities. It is fun to make your own. The idea starts with a simple, interesting story in a book and then transformed to fit a new application. That is exactly why children should be reading books such as “The Mad Scientists’ Club.”