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From: sas!sas.UUCP!sasdvp@mcnc.org (David V. Phillips)
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Subject: Re: NR-1
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Date: 8 Dec 89 04:13:47 GMT
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From: sas!sas.UUCP!sasdvp@mcnc.org (David V. Phillips)

>The NR-1 is a small, nuclear "research sub" designed for deep diving
>and driving around on the sea floor. (It actually has wheels.)
>Apparently, at least according to the popular press, it has been used
>to retreive items off the sea floor, like Phoenix missiles from a
>crashed F-14. 
>

I need to be careful about what I write about NR-1, since I've worked 
with it in a support role, and don't want to get in trouble, but here goes.
NR-1 does indeed have wheels, and a manipulator arm also.  It has a very
small, but elite crew (when I worked with it, the CO was a full commander, 
with a crew of about 20.)  It also has to be towed everywhere it is going
to work, which makes for very annoying duty for ASR (Submarine Rescue) ships.
:-)

NR-1 is listed in _Jane's Fighting Ships_ , at least the last time I looked.

Dave Phillips, (ex)LT, USN
USS Kittiwake (ASR-13)  (the 'Greenpeace Rammer' )
1979-1982
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