Alicia (submarine)
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| Alicia Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 18,000kg |
| Length | 11.2m |
| Diving Depth | 305m |
| Powerplant (surface) | 98kW diesel engine |
| Powerplant (submerged) | 15kW electric motor |
| Max time submerged | 72 hours |
Alicia is a 6-seater submarine operated by the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, England. Designed for research and tourism beneath the waters of the English Channel, Alicia offers passengers unparalleled views by having a forward section constructed with a transparent acrylic sphere.
The submarine is owned by Peter M. Robbins, who founded the Sierra Madre Express, and it was constructed by a team headed by Paul Moorhouse.
[edit] External links
- National Marine Aquarium
- Alicia submarine
- Marlin Submarines (archived version site)
- NOVA episode about Alicia, "Underwater Dream Machine"
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