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Old 8th Jun 2009, 15:42
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MartinS
 
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Nuclear sub operating depth

Yes, subs usually hover around 100m below the surface. However, more importantly, subs have listening capabilities that can detect a whisper at 8000m, which is why one was sent to the crash site.

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