Number 252: Be a submariner.
I spent three and half claustrophobic, seasick hours watching the film “Das Boot” last night. Although it depicts the mission of a Nazi u-boat during World War II, I am sure things weren’t much better on U.S. submarines. When watching World War II flicks I have often wondered what would have happened if I had every been drafted into the Navy. Does one “get over” seasickness? Would I have spent my tour of duty barfing my way across the world, or would they have shipped me off to be cannon fodder in the Army?
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I don't know if you can get over seas-sickness.
Anytime I see a movie, TV show or documentary with people on a submarine I wonder how they manage for long periods of time in such a tight, confined space that also seems totally airless. I don't know myself to be claustrophobic but just the thought of being in a sub underwater makes my skin crawl…
Was the movie any good? I haven't seen it yet
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Once I was I Charleston, SC visiting a naval museum. I crawled into the submarine and very quickly clawed my way out of there.
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I'll second that! I think it would take maybe an hour for me to go completely nutso crazy in a space of that size packed with other people, and I'm *not* particularly claustrophobic nor do I get particularly seasick. No thanks!
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Hope you are feeling better now!!!
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I saw the movie years ago and it didn't bother me, but I don't know how long I could spend on a real submarine! And I don't think you get over seasickness. My husband spent four months on a Navy ship a couple of years ago — ironically, he is in the Air Force. He still can't bear the thought of a cruise or spending any extended time on a boat.
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urgh! I'm feeling nauseous just looking at the photo you posted.
I def wouldn't be a good candidate for the navy.
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+1 on being bothered just by the photo you posted! and you made it through the whole movie??
As to your question, I have no idea but really do wonder what they would have done with you and your vomit. :)
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Submarines would be the worst for seasickness, I think: no escape into fresh air. Then, again, I wouldn't imagine they're much affected by the waves. Based on things I've read about people being hauled off to work on whaling vessels and such, though, I think they do eventually adjust, and the seasickness ends.
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I'm with you, Thomas. I knew a young man who was on a sub and got into a fight and had to go to anger management. How can anyone not fight under such conditions? I went on a whale watch with my daughter's class years ago, and physically speaking, the seasickness is the worst thing I've ever endured. I threw upandupandupandup. At least I was in a bathroom. Kids were throwing up over the side of the boat and it splashed back. More info than you want to know. Sorry.
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I believe you can get over seasickness at some point, but it could take a very long time.
I would hate to be on a submarine for all sorts of reasons. The seasickness is way up at the top, but I don't care for all that forced closeness and the idea that water is all around me. I'd never be able to read down there.
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