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roiki11 t1_iyd2v0p wrote

This movie always made me wonder if submariners sweat all the time.

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Independent_Pool_156 t1_iyeyt15 wrote

Hello, former submariner here! They keep it pretty cold on submarines for two reasons; 1. It’s harder to doze off on watch when you’re cold, and 2. People with hygiene issues aren’t as fragrant at lower temperatures.

The engine room is usually a lot warmer than the forward compartment for obvious reasons, but I hear this has been fixed on the Virginia class boats by beefing up the AC units.

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roiki11 t1_iyezzog wrote

I kinda figured.

So you're just covered in baby oil all the time?

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