EXPERIENCE THE UNDERSEA WITHOUT GETTING WET
by L.J. Tucker

Have you ever heard of Gilgamesh? He was a mythological hero-king in ancient Sumer (650 B.C. and now part of southern Iraq). Legend tells of how the mythical Gilgamesh used rocks bound to his feet to retrieve an undersea plant that would provide him eternal life. The Gilgamesh legend is one of the first references to undersea experiences by humans – albeit mythical. (More on Gilgamesh later.) Contemporary U.S. Navy diving and research programs continue to push the limits of technology and human endurance to improve both diver safety and underwater operational capabilities. The Naval Undersea Museum located near Keyport, WA offers an excellent opportunity to expand or open ones understanding of underwater research, submarine technology, and torpedoes. Come and explore the fascinating story of our U. S. Navy’s heritage, operations, and science in the depths of the world’s oceans.

Your undersea experience starts even before you enter the museum. There are two underwater research vehicles located...

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