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If you read Beach's book, and it's a really good one, too, you will see that he was not too thrilled with its handling/sea keeping capabilities. If I recall correctly, it's been years since I read the book, he was afraid to dive the boat for fear it wouldn't resurface!
More's the pity the War Dept scuttled the boat rather than keep it as a museum piece.
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Maj Charles Davenport, USAF (Ret)
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