SUBMARINE VESSEL Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: submarine building+ADs- designing submarine vessels. SUBSTANCE: submarine vessel has at least one pressure hull with compartments and passageways which may be connected with floating rescue chamber. Passageway is located longitudinally in way of axis of pressure hull at level of upper deck and may be connected with each adjoining compartment by means of hatches. Passageway is sectionalized and is provided with recess for arrangement of alternate command post. Roof of said recess is combined with pressure hull and is provided with hatch for engagement with access of floating rescue chamber. Passageway is heat-insulated over entire length and is provided with sealing-up devices. Provision is made for full or partial evacuation of crew from any damaged compartment within shortest periods of time. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency and reliability in control of damage. 3 cl, 3 dwg