Sent a email as a joke to this guy selling a submarine...he actually responded

From me to the guy:

Hello,

My name is Germain and i've just ran across your advertisement for the S-101. First of all i would like to ask you a couple of questions:

1) What is the max speed i could reach in the indian ocean during November.

2) Are there are any risks involved with sharks? As in can they bite my hull off?

3) I'm a fan of submarine racing, i don't know if you've ever heard of it but i usually fly to Japan to participate in numerous events

4) Is there possibility for a mini submarine attachment in the back in case i crash into the abyss??

I appreciate your quick response and thanks in advance.

regards,

Germain
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President
Submarine Club of Houston, TX
77089-231332


Response from him:

Germain:

S-101 is capable of a max speed of 9 knots on the surface, 4.5 knots underwater. It can handle heavy seas but is still is a relatively small vessel and not a pleasure to be running on the surface when it's rough.

Sharks present absolutely no risks to a submarine with 1/2" steel hull.

I follow the human powered submarine races a little.

S-101 is too small to have it's own mini-sub--although our larger subs can easily accommodate a mini-sub.

Good luck with your club.

Best regards,

Ellis

Ellis C. Adams
U.S. Submarines, Inc