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Garmt de Vries’ Jules Verne Website : This is the link to the page Garmt donated to our NAUTILUS MINISUB. Access the main page of his website via the
JULES VERNE section, below.
SUBCOMMITTEE One of the earlier pages about the NAUTILUS
MINISUB.
MEMBRANA People are talking
about the NAUTILUS MINISUB in Russia! It's all Cyrillic to me, but Ochen Kurashaw
nonetheless.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS5JTawzM4U Proving test video on Youtube.
http://www.capsgetpeeled.com/blog/archives/000290.html Pics and comments at Caps Get Peeled.
http://ponchorama.com/?p=406 Pics and comments at Ponchorama.
http://www.divingheritage.com/patregankern.htm Page one of DIVING HERITAGE article.
http://www.divingheritage.com/patregankern2.htm Page two of DIVING HERITAGE article.
NEMOSUIT
Garmt
de Vries’ Jules Verne Website : Garmt Devries also donated this page to our NEMOSUIT and
NAUTILUS DIVER projects. Access the main page of his website via the JULES VERNE section, below.
HYB DIVING : This link takes you to the page Captain John
donated to our NEMOSUIT. Access his main
page via the DIVING AND UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGIES section, below.
VINTAGE SCUBA : This
link takes you to the page where Dan Barringer hosts pictures of our projects. Access the VINTAGE SCUBA website via the link
in the DIVING AND UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGIES section, below.
http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=140 Pics and reference to NEMOSUIT at Technovelgy website.
DISNEY’S 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
Chris Chulamanis’
20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA Known
as “Chulie” to his friends, Chris is a long-time
hardhat diver, subber, and proprietor of EVA MODELS
in Colorado: the original maker of those great white-on-blue NAUTILUS prints we
know so well, and much more. Many years
ago, Chris made a highly-detailed model of the NAUTILUS that is really worth
seeing; and there is much more on this website you’ll find interesting. Definitely go there.
Dave Shuff’s
20,000 LEAGUES: THE RIDE Dave has a
website dedicated to the departed 20,000 Leagues Ride at Walt Disney World,
Florida. Now, you might think that’s not
something that would deserve an entire website; and in fact
when he first put the site up, Dave himself even said something like that. But the fact is he’s built the best website
on this subject, and there is so much there you will be amazed. This is one you don’t want to miss. But try not to get so hung up on playing with
that groovy “liquid image” Leagues poster he has on his homepage that you
forget to explore the rest of the site! J
http://www.giveneyestosee.com/20k/20k-photos-high.html A
website featuring pictures of the 20,000 Leagues Ride area being dismantled.
Andrew
Probert’s PROBERT DESIGNS: Andy did the cover art for the 1984
CINEFANTASTIQUE Magazine that carried Frasier and Hathorne’s article on 20,000
Leagues. He’s also done illustrations
for STAR TREK and much more. Some nice
Leagues-oriented prints for sale here, too.
Steve
Johnson’s 50’S SCI FI MEMORIES A
website every vintage Sci Fan should visit: CGI NAUTILUS Images and much more!
DISNEY 20,000
LEAGUES DIVING HELMETS: A page in
the Virtual Diving Helmet Collection of Iain MacQuarrie’s DIVING HERITAGE
Website, dedicated to the original Disney diving helmets, and Vulcania
Submarine’s functional replicas.
JULES VERNE
Garmt
de Vries’ Jules Verne Collection : Garmt’s
website is dedicated to the life and works of Jules Verne. You’ll find a wealth of information and
interesting items there, including a lot of things most of us never knew. Great stuff, and a definite must-see.
MICHAEL
AND KAREN CRISAFULLI If you are
interested in the Jules Verne version of the NAUTILUS, this is the place to
see. Mike and Karen have put together a first rate website with beautiful imagery and in-depth
information about this subject that truly has no rival on the Internet. Flat-out the best Verne NAUTILUS website on
the Web. If you haven’t already seen
this, you owe it to yourself.
ANDREW NASH Home of the Jules Verne Society in
Canada. An extensive site showcasing Verne’s
life and works, with many interesting photo sections including one about
various NAUTILUS replicas.
20,000 leagues Under the
Sea by Jules Verne (Read the book online.)
Self-explanatory: This is where you can read the book onine.
NAUTILUS MODELS
Chris Chulamanis This page on Chulie’s website is dedicated to his NAUTILUS model: an
excellent replica that first surfaced way back in 1982. (Note: Chris passed away; this website is no
longer active; I keep this Link listing in memory of.)
Bob Martin Bob’s home page showcases his work: from R/C
and static submarine models of various types including the Disney NAUTILUS; to
his driveable replica Lamborghini Countach
automobile. A very energetic and
prolific scale modeler. Last I heard he
was active in managing the SUBCOMMITTEE website, too. Definitely check out his site.
BJORN'S WEBSITE Bjorn Lundberg is a SCUBA
diver and a great fan of the Disney NAUTILUS. He's been a participant on
website discussion groups for as long as I’ve been surfing the ‘Net, and his
website has great pictures and information about his NAUTILUS (and other) model
projects.
Monsters
In Motion A huge resource for those interested in buying Sci Fi scale
models and more. Looking for the
unusual? Look here.
HOMEBUILT SUBMARINES
Tom “Doc” Rowe’s BIONIC DOLPHIN Internet base for the VASH, BIONIC DOLPHIN, and TARCO research. This is the most reliable source of information about Doc’s unique and amazing line of hi-perf submersibles.
Jon Shawl’s
YEL-O-SUB Doesn’t seem to be much
activity there for quite a while now, but we’ll continue carrying the link in
case that changes. If nothing else,
worth visiting from a historical standpoint.
Jon’s MINISUB LINKS The links page from Jon Shawl’s website: has
some good links of interest to homebuilt subbers.
DIVING AND UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGIES
AQUALA
Of course, Ty Alley’s AQUALA SPORTS MANUFACTURING COMPANY of Schreveport, Louisiana, has to be mentioned here. AQUALA is one of the premier drysuit manufacturer in the United States, and was the
parent company making the suits seen in Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the
Sea. Ty made the drysuit
for my NEMOSUIT and NAUTILUS DIVER.
AQUALA manufacturers an extensive line of dive suits for SCUBA and
hardhat diving applications, ranging from vintage recreations to suits designed
for modern commercial divers. Custom
work, too. Ty’s shop offers full service
for repairing and maintaining not only AQUALA suits, but any other suit you
might be diving, as well. Definitely the
place to go for all your drysuit diving needs.
DIVE COM Is Sean Kelly’s shop in the UK, specializing
in personalized clothing and equipment for the SCUBA diver. Check it out!
MORSE DIVING In business since 1837, the venerable MORSE
DIVING COMPANY of Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the best-known names in diving,
period. The divers in Disneys 20,000 Leagues wore MORSE diving boots, and
when we built our NEMOSUIT and NAUTILUS DIVER, that’s where we went for our
footwear, too. Ken Downey and the great folks
at MORSE are there for you; the quality is legendary, and the service is both
professionally fast and homestyle friendly.
This is the place to go for all your hardhat diving needs.
NAUTILUS DIVE CENTER When in East
Hawaii, Bill DeRooy is the man to see. The NAUTILUS DIVE CENTER in Hilo has been in
operation since 1982, and there is nobody here with more experience serving the
Windward Big Island SCUBA diving community than Bill.
ARMY DIVERS: This site belongs to my buddy, Chris Chulamanis, and documents his experiences as a U. S. Army
Diver during the Viet Nam War. Many
people don’t know the Army had it’s
own divers. This site has a lot of
interesting pics and information about a side of life not many people know
about, and only a few have experienced.
A must see if you’re a diver, a veteran, or just interested in that sort
of thing. (Note:
Chris passed away; this website is no longer active; I keep this Link listing
in memory of.)
Leon
Lyons Leon is recognized the World over as one of the
leading authorities on diving helmets; his landmark reference text HELMETS OF
THE DEEP is considered “the Bible” on the subject; and the Lyons Maritime
Museum in St. Augustine Florida represents one of the most impressive
collections of hard hats and related equipment on the planet. Now, up and
running as of May 2008, Leon’s website features an online walkthrough of
the Museum; updates and order information for the new reprint of HOTD; contact
information for those wishing to visit the museum in person; a great Links
section, and more! A must see for
those interested in deep sea diving equipment.
NUYTCO
Phil Nuytten’s website, and Internet home to
many of the most unique and amazing underwater technologies ever seen. Words don’t suffice. Just go there. J
JIM BOYD Internet home base for the NEDEG group: has
grown into several pages over the years, all accessible from this site. Lots for the hardhat diving enthusiast to see
here.
Iain
MacQuarrie’s DIVING HERITAGE
Originally started by Burt and Karin Dodde,
and saved from extinction by Iaian MacQuarrie when
Burt and Karin opted to retire from the Internet; DIVING HERITAGE has a
long-standing and well-deserved reputation as the most comprehensive Internet
resource on the subject of commercial diving equipment past and present. A must see for those interested in deep sea
diving.
Captain John’s HYB A venerable Internet resource for the Helmet
Diving Community. Many features of
interest for deep sea diving activists and enthusiasts.
Dan Barringer’s VINTAGE SCUBA Located in Oregon, Dan’s VINTAGE SCUBA is a
great resource for those looking for information, parts, and service on their
vintage SCUBA equipment. There’s also a
large Community section on this website, with photos from contributors, and a
discussion group.
International Venture Craft SPORTSUB Home of the very popular and successful
SPORTSUB line of submersibles, located in Canada. Contact Ron Leonard for all things related to
the SPORTSUB.
Brass Hat Diver Accessible through Captain John’s HYB site,
these pages have great pics and info about vintage hardhat gear in operation.
HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE
HBOI is one of the
best-known establishments in the underwater research community. You've seen
their subs in countless documentaries, now check out their website.
INCREDIBLE
ADVENTURES For subbers:
lots here about Graham Hawkes and the DEEP FLIGHT subs.
JETBOOTS Diver Propulsion System In my opinion, this is one of the best DPV ideas to ever come down
the pike. JETBOOTS are small thrustors that strap onto the divers
lower legs, so he can maneuver through the water naturally and with his hands
free. There's a neat little video of these in operation you can download at the
site. Check this out!
Historical Diving Society USA Auspicious group dedicated to preserving the history of underwater
technologies.
MARINE
WAYPOINTS MarineWaypoints.Com is a great place to look for
information about all forms of small submersibles. Manufacturers, website
links, and more.
SIMON LAKE WEBSITE Jeff Lake is the great, great grandson of submarine pioneer Simon
Lake, and continues the family heritage through a website dedicated to the
achievements of his ancestor. Historically significant pictures and
information.
NAUTILUS SYSTEMS Information about yacht based
submersibles, hyperbaric chambers, etc.
SEAMAGINE Hydrospace Corporation Manufacturers of interesting acrylic
sphere submersibles.
SST Submersible Systems Technology built the submersible Lotus car
seen in that James Bond movie, the Reef Ranger line of wetsubs,
and a lot more.
STEAMPUNK
The Steampunk Forum A UK-based forum dedicated to Steampunk: a Sci-Fi genre based upon Victorian technologies. Lots of Vernian and
other amazing creations and works of art to be seen there.
RESOURCES
20,000
Leagues Under the Sea CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED
Leaguers: Remember the old Classics Illustrated comic book
version of Leagues? It's online, page
for page. J
AIP:
Air Independent Propulsion by Edward C. Whitman
For subbers: article discusses the
history and development of AIP, from the hydrogen-peroxide fueled Walter boats
of the 1930's, to modern times.
ALLSTAR Plastics Industries
For the NAUTILUS modelers: want to simulate rivets? This
company produces hemispherical acrylic beads called "cabochons" in
various sizes and large volumes.
Assembling an
Oxygen Analyzer
For divers and subbers interested
in life support systems: shows how to make your own O2 analyzing device.
Atlas Metals
For the craftsman: aluminum ingots, silicon bronze, copper
sheet and coil, etc.
Autonomous Underwater
Vehicles
Quite a bit of information and lots of links about ROV's and
the like.
BAKER Tankhead
Products
For subbers: Texas-based company
produces tank caps in various sizes and shapes: a necessary pressure hull
component that's sometimes hard to find.
BIG
DISNEY NAUTILUS PLANS
This links to a page on Phil Broad's website: has large
files for downloading the Disney NAUTILUS plans in a size you can actually work
with. All of you who have been asking "Where can I get the plans?"
Here they are! Free. Thanks Phil!
BOB: The Breathing and
Observation Bubble
For divers and subbers: sort of
your basic underwater Vespa. Neat!
COOL PLANS
Plans for the mechanically inclined. Some for subbers and divers: SCUBA tow, sub, video housing, etc.
These plans are sold elsewhere for lots more. Best prices on the internet.
Dihydrogen Monoxide Scrubber
For the divers and subbers and
those interested in life support systems: an informative page about a CO2
scrubber material that solves moisture problems found with other chemical
agents. Worth a look.
Diving Equipment & Marketing
Association
DEMA is an organization that represents equipment
manufacturers and puts on amazing demonstrations and shows. Their website has
information of interest to divers.
ENIGMA INDUSTRIES
For the subber: manufacturer of
the PMG series of E-motors.
ETEK
Electric Motors
Briggs and Stratton's new small-sized and very powerful
E-motor has possibilities for general submersibles.
ETEK Electric Outboard
Motor Project
For subbers, divers, boaters: this
page is about a project where one of Briggs& Stratton's new, small,
powerful ETEK motors was adapted to an outboard motor driveline. Interesting
and informative if you're considering using this kind of motor in a sub; shows
possibilities.
EXTENDAIR CO2 Absorbant
For the subber or divers
interested in rebreathers.
Free CAD PROGRAM Download
Rhinoceros Evaluation. An easy to use
Computer Assisted Design program available as a free download on a trial basis.
Good way to get some experience if you've never tried CAD before and would like
to learn, Fun, too.
HARBOR
FREIGHT
Tools and equipment, underwater cameras, and more. Excellent
online resource for the craftsman.
HYDROPORTS Acrylic
Submersible Vehicles
For the subber: manufacturer of
submersibles based on clear acrylic spheres.
MANNED SUBMERSIBLES by R. Frank Busby
Written in the 70's for the U. S. Navy, MANNED SUBMERSIBLES
is considered THE comprehensive work on the civilian submarine experience.
Here's the entire book available online. Every subber
should be acquainted with Busby.
McMaster Carr
Huge online source of hardware, tools, machinery, etc.
MotionNet.Com
This engineering directory has a long list of companies that
manufacture brushless DC electric motors.
NORTHEAST SCUBA SUPPLY
For the diver and subber; lots of
underwater gear and info.
NOVA History of Submarines
Pretty thorough overview of the technological genesis of
submersibles.
O. C. LUGO Company
Manufacturer of SOFNOLIME Carbon Dioxide Absorbant,
and more, for the diver and subber.
STANLEY PLASTICS,
UK based company that produces submarine viewports, among
other things.
SUBMARINE MOVIES
Dave Cooper's SubmarineMovies.Com is dedicated to all kinds
of sub flicks, but also has a lot dealing with 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A
great place for information about submarine movies.
SUBSEA
Underwater Connectors
Subbers:
solve those through-hull wiring problems with these connectors professionally
made for use at great depths.
SUPERCAVITATION
For subbers interested in the
topic of extreme high speed underwater vehicles: this website broaches the
relatively new science of SUPERCAVITATION which looks like the wave of the
future for high performance subs.
San Diego Plastics
Source of information and materials for those interested in
Acrylic Plastics.
Smooth-On Rubber Molds
For the craftsman: source of rubber mold making and casting
supplies.
Specialty Resource Company
For subbers, ROV builders, divers:
ACRYLIC DOMES ranging in size from a few inches to 8-foot diameter. Also Acrylic Spheres.
Studies
On Submarine Control by J. V. Tolliver
For subbers wanting to learn the
dynamics of submarine control. Pretty technical.
TAP Plastics
For just about everybody: source of plastics, fiberglass,
etc.
TrollingMotorParts.Com
For subbers, divers wanting to build
DPVs, etc. MINN KOTA and MOTORGUIDE submersible electric propulsion units,
parts, service, information.
U-BOAT NET, Helmut Walter
This site deals with the works of Dr. Helmut Walter who
experimented with very pure hydrogen peroxide (perhydrol)
as a submarine fuel during the 1930's. This is obviously for the subbers, and I've included it here because people are
constantly asking me about the merits of this kind of system in a small sub.
The answer is NO! DON'T USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE in your sub! The stuff is
critically unstable and will explode if you look at it wrong. NOT A GOOD IDEA!
United Rubber Supply Co.
For divers and subbers: New York
company is a source of rubber materials.