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APRIL 9, 2018: DEEPSTAR SUBMARINE

Join Bev and me as we enjoy one of Saipan's premier attractions.
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A HEARTY RECEPTION
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A HEARTY RECEPTION

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  • A HEARTY RECEPTION
  • THE BOAT
  • BEV GAZES AS SAIPAN LAGOON
  • APPROACHING THE DEEPSTAR
  • When Bev and I moved here, the Saipan Submarine company had a sub named Sirena. We rode her in 2002 and, while it was a fun and worthwhile time, the craft was quite small and a bit cramped. If I remember correctly, it also had no climate control system, so it got quite stuffy / warm / humid and uncomfortable before it finally surfaced. Deepstar is probably at least twice a large, and has climate control to keep passengers at a comfortable temperature and humidity level.<br /> <br /> I can also remember boarding Sirena and marveling at the fact that apparently no one had fallen off: It seemed like one had to be very careful. Deepstar, as you can tell, has ample railing, and a large, non-slip, flat platform. Seems MUCH safer.
  • Passengers from the immediately previous voyage exit the sub and enter our surface ship before we can exit the surface ship and step on the sub. They have a pretty efficient system.
  • Entering into the hull.
  • SURFACE SHIP
  • I guess the boat ride lulled somebody to sleep.
  • Well, I guess it's too late to chicken out now!
  • BEV: DOWN THE HATCH!
  • INSIDE DEEPSTAR
  • INSIDE DEEPSTAR
  • Untitled photo
  • Saipan was the scene of some of the most intense fighting -- including air fights -- of WW II. There are reminders of that scattered throughout our beautiful lagoon, and your DEEPSTAR voyage takes you by some.
  • FROM DEEPSTAR: LOTS OF FISH OVER AN OLD SHIP WRECK
  • CAPTAIN SCOTT ECK AT THE HELM
  • Untitled photo
  • BACK AT THE SURFACE
  • MANAGAHA IN THE DISTANCE
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