Can a submarine be used in a river?

The River class, or Thames class, were a class of submarines built for the Royal Navy. Operating during the Second World War, the three boats of the class comprised Thames, Severn and Clyde….River-class submarine.

Can a submarine operate in freshwater?

The distillation plant on some submarines can produce 10,000 to 40,000 gallons (38,000 – 150,000 liters) of fresh water per day. This water is used mainly for cooling electronic equipment (such as computers and navigation equipment) and for supporting the crew (for example, drinking, cooking and personal hygiene).

Can a submarine travel the Amazon River?

A submarine travelled nearly 6,000 miles down the Amazon and across the Atlantic before it was seized off Spain carrying three tonnes of cocaine, it was disclosed yesterday.

How long can modern submarines stay underwater?

The limits on how long they can stay underwater are food and supplies. Submarines generally stock a 90-day supply of food, so they can spend three months underwater. The diesel-powered submarines (not now used by the United States Navy) had a limit of several days submerged.

Do rough seas affect submarines?

Originally Answered: Does rough seas affect a submarine when its under water? Nope, you’re under the waves. If you get close to the surface when there are very rough seas, you may feel some rolling but below that, it’s very calm.

Can a storm sink a submarine?

Because of the turbulence from very large waves from these megastorms, the waves may be large enough to force a sub to drop further in the water column than it should. If the ocean bottom is too close then the sub may crash.