Escape Training

These brave souls are about to make an ascent using Momsen lungs as part of their submarine training. The tank has been flooded and the trainees await their turn. Instructors check the nose clip on this trainee and issue final words of encouragement. Down he goes - The trainee slips underwater and through a hatch into the ascent tower. From there it is 100 feet to the surface above. In World War II, some submariners had to put this training into practice.