Thank you for the video. I have never been to Portsmouth, but grew up in Chicago in the 1950s. We had the captured U-505 German WW2 submarine, which I toured. I have the utmost respect for any sailor who lived in these crowded conditions - especially when an enemy was trying to drown you.
Hi All, I’m a Pompey boy, (73), now living in Devon and whilst out walking on our beach here at Seaton..we had the pleasure of meeting George and his lovely missis M. They are both early 80,s now and in chatting we realised that we had both done the new escape tower at Dolphin. He was an ex subbie and I happened to be part of a team who’d demolished the original tower! With great persistence I begged to do the Tower and eventually was allowed to , but near died doing it..not from drowning, but from the punch to the guts to make me breathe out progressively to avoid the bends!! Lots more to it than that tho!, Great respect for those lads in those cigar tubes..whilst I’m not claustrophobic, I don’t know if I could stick it for long!? George was an electrician on board this sub I believe he said, a lovely Scotsman from Inverness area. I really hope to see him after this dreadful time eases to chat in more DEPTH!He told us we must do the tour when back in my hometown area next, so look forward to that..see you there,,,soonish eh ?
My father who recently passed away served as a crew member onboard the Alliance. He always wanted to return to Portsmouth and visit her in the museum. I hope his grandson will one day have this opportunity.
I served in the army, and had a mate who was in the navy, invite me for a drink in the mess in a submarine he was attached to. I couldn’t believe how small it was for the number of crew on board. Not sure I would of liked going to sea, in that. Cheers for all the guys that did.👍
@@tomrodwell9911 Hi Tom. No I was Canadian infantry, SSF. Special service force. I was attached to a Canadian Navy base at the time, and was living in military housing. My neighbour below me was a submariner, and invited me to the mess on board for a few drinks.
The submarine is so complex in its pipeline and clocks some articulated design ,but tight quarters, thanks for showing the video, always wanted to join the navy 🌍🇵🇰🇬🇧.
Just crazy the amount of items in there from the kitchen to the engine room. Neat to see this sub in such amazing condition. respect to all the people who fought in the wars. Sad that wars happen. Thanks to all for their services. From Canada.
My Grandfather was chief Tiff on the Alliance L.G.Nichols for a number of years from late 40s to 50s. It's brilliant to have a living connection with him, even though he's now sadly passed. Great thanks to all that keep her in such great condition, keep up the good work guy's!
I was stationed in HMS Dolphin back in the 60,s- took my wife to Pompey in 2014 to show her where I lived when in the UK. Went on board Alliance and met a guy who remembered me(he was working on the boat)- happy days......
@@HMASJervisBay I know what you mean. I was passionate about aircraft and should have made the move to the RAF but have always hated authority. Who knows, we are an adaptable species.
@@HMASJervisBay Especially when the world and all its pleasures are visible through the periscope, and you yourself are breathing in the remains of oxygen.
My grandad served on this sub ,, and when he took me to it when i was a kid for a visit its the only time iv ever seen that man get emotional god nos wat they went thru ,,, esp when he showed me his bunk he was happy and sad at the same time was a emotional experience ,,with my real life hero :) , rip to my grandad and to all the other serviceman not here
I did a walk through the Nautilus at the museum in Groton CT 20 odd years ago,my pal's partner's father was a radio op on it back in the day,was very interesting,the attack tower is on land and can use the perscope and stuff,great few hours we spent there,worth a visit if ever there.👍
The most magnificently restored and maintained submarine exhibit I have ever seen.......very, very well done!!!!! I rode American boomers out of Holy Loch in the sixties and could only fervently hope and pray that my boat would ever be so honorably treated! Thank you so, so much!!! R C Kelleher. RM1(SS) SSBN611(B). Also very fitting that she is displayed in Portsmouth, which is where my seven times removed grandfather, Robert Cushman, took part in the organizing of the Mayflower expedition which departed Plymouth in 1620 for America.
Love looking at the A boats and remembering the stuff I worked on when I was a Shipwright at a HM Dockyard..I think the last A boat I worked on was HMS Andrew...
I Flew with many different Patrol Squadrons that searched for these blokes, always hard to find them. Much respect to those that served. Love the audio in the sub tour, gives it a more realistic feel.
Went here yesterday. What a fabulous place. Very informative and really interesting to hear what it was like serving on her, and the conditions they have to live in. Very brave men.
That was a great tour and visual record you made there. Superb engineering and so well preserved. Another destination that’s on my list post lockdown. Thanks for posting.
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Kudos to these guys protecting the world from threats. Infact, I was not feeling comfortable while in the sub. This tells us that we should respect the soldiers who spend months in such capsules just to protect the world.
Much more royal than the subs from other countries at the same period. The tea pot and cups, the film projector 📽, the cloth of the couch, the lathe in the engine room. They are so elegant. Rolls-Royce of all subs!
It’s beautiful. It looks so different to the Uboats which seem to be a tangled mess of pipes and taps, This one looks like it’s built with pride. Everything is neatly routed and all brass taps and dials Etc.
It’s a really good museum to visit ... fascinating exhibits from the history of submarines... I was really surprised to find the interior of the sub felt cosy rather than claustrophobic.
Been on Alliance twice, once as a kid in the 90’s and the second around 2006 I think; had a day with nothing to do whilst at Collingwood when I was in the RN, so they sent us out on a day trip here with our DO
@@davidm3maniac201 We don’t know yet David. They were open between the two lockdowns but without the guides. We were all ready to start again in December and were locked down again!! Fingers crossed, not too long now, watch the website. Doug
I saw this sub 42 yrs ago and it never had oficer compartments . Only captain had that and looks diffrent. I went to visit a uboat and the german enginnering is just awsome
Old submariners tale. When a new recruit asks “how do we know if we are on the surface or underwater?” Came the reply... “ when we sail, count how many times we go down, and then add how many times we go up - and if the number’s an odd one, don’t open any doors”.......
Plenty of plumbing - I wonder if that's was so that the galley could always serve up food that was piping hot? It's on my list for my next visit to Pompey, along with the LCT.
My dad was in subs for some of WW 2. ERA so he lived in the din of those engines day I and day out. I imagine the electric propolsion was quieter. I can't imagine what it was like being depth charged.
Thanks for that James. I must say I like the way they have executed this: no roped off areas at all that I could see. Were there footpads that triggered the audio? Boat is deserted, what time of day I wonder?
Too bad history had to be cruel and you didn't have the refitted version of these in 1939, when they were most needed! Just one more damned thing I'll need to fix when I get the *T.A.R.D.I.S.* to work! *_:D_*
nice! quite a ship. really different to ww1 an ww2 stuff that i've seen in movies. although sets'd be different to the real thing eh! keep up the good work an thanks.
Watch the 1981 movie ‘Das Boot’, it has an exact replica of the interior of a German ww2 u boat, even down to the serial numbers on the instruments. One of the most claustrophobic movies I’ve ever seen.
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There is no way I could be a submariner. Its just too claustrophobic for me. Huge respect for all submariners.
That is a VERY old boat, believe me modern ones are far better
The complexity of the boat defies the imagination,a tribute to the Men that designed her built her,and served.very brave men.
Thank you for the video. I have never been to Portsmouth, but grew up in Chicago in the 1950s. We had the captured U-505 German WW2 submarine, which I toured. I have the utmost respect for any sailor who lived in these crowded conditions - especially when an enemy was trying to drown you.
Hi All, I’m a Pompey boy, (73), now living in Devon and whilst out walking on our beach here at Seaton..we had the pleasure of meeting George and his lovely missis M. They are both early 80,s now and in chatting we realised that we had both done the new escape tower at Dolphin. He was an ex subbie and I happened to be part of a team who’d demolished the original tower! With great persistence I begged to do the Tower and eventually was allowed to , but near died doing it..not from drowning, but from the punch to the guts to make me breathe out progressively to avoid the bends!! Lots more to it than that tho!, Great respect for those lads in those cigar tubes..whilst I’m not claustrophobic, I don’t know if I could stick it for long!? George was an electrician on board this sub I believe he said, a lovely Scotsman from Inverness area. I really hope to see him after this dreadful time eases to chat in more DEPTH!He told us we must do the tour when back in my hometown area next, so look forward to that..see you there,,,soonish eh ?
My father who recently passed away served as a crew member onboard the Alliance. He always wanted to return to Portsmouth and visit her in the museum. I hope his grandson will one day have this opportunity.
Please accept my condolences, on the loss of your Dad.
Please accept my condolences, on the loss of your Dad.
I hope he gets the chance as well. Great way to honour him.
Please accept my condolences from Brazil, on the loss of your Dad. Its a terrible time for all with covid
You Should be Proud.. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Which I'm sure you are.. 🇺🇸❤🙏
Brings back memories! Nineteen sixties. I was on Tiptoe, Aeneas, and Artful. Last A-class with a gun. Then Odin and Opportune. Different times.
My Grandad was on Tiptoe in the 60s
Enjoyed a visit a few years ago, a proud ex navy man who did the tour did it with love. The sound effects of a running engine made it even more real
I served in the army, and had a mate who was in the navy, invite me for a drink in the mess in a submarine he was attached to. I couldn’t believe how small it was for the number of crew on board. Not sure I would of liked going to sea, in that. Cheers for all the guys that did.👍
Ex submariner here , are you ex sas ?
@@tomrodwell9911 Hi Tom. No I was Canadian infantry, SSF. Special service force. I was attached to a Canadian Navy base at the time, and was living in military housing. My neighbour below me was a submariner, and invited me to the mess on board for a few drinks.
@@f1mikeyboy thanks for the answer mate respect
I'm a retired USN submarine sailor. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your service John. With love from 🇬🇧
The submarine is so complex in its pipeline and clocks some articulated design ,but tight quarters, thanks for showing the video, always wanted to join the navy 🌍🇵🇰🇬🇧.
Me to, no interest at all in Arny or Air force.
Just crazy the amount of items in there from the kitchen to the engine room. Neat to see this sub in such amazing condition. respect to all the people who fought in the wars. Sad that wars happen. Thanks to all for their services. From Canada.
My Grandfather was chief Tiff on the Alliance L.G.Nichols for a number of years from late 40s to 50s. It's brilliant to have a living connection with him, even though he's now sadly passed. Great thanks to all that keep her in such great condition, keep up the good work guy's!
What is a "Tiff"?
@El Maracaibero it's British Military slang for Artificer.
I was stationed in HMS Dolphin back in the 60,s- took my wife to Pompey in 2014 to show her where I lived when in the UK. Went on board Alliance and met a guy who remembered me(he was working on the boat)- happy days......
I wish they had all of these exciting things to see when I lived in Portsmouth. Nothing much to do but go to the pub and play darts!
Should join the Navy nothing to do except seeing the world and all its pleasures.
@@HMASJervisBay I know what you mean. I was passionate about aircraft and should have made the move to the RAF but have always hated authority. Who knows, we are an adaptable species.
@@HMASJervisBay Especially when the world and all its pleasures are visible through the periscope, and you yourself are breathing in the remains of oxygen.
My grandad served on this sub ,, and when he took me to it when i was a kid for a visit its the only time iv ever seen that man get emotional god nos wat they went thru ,,, esp when he showed me his bunk he was happy and sad at the same time was a emotional experience ,,with my real life hero :) , rip to my grandad and to all the other serviceman not here
She’s very well maintained. Looks almost new.👍🏻
That was so cool. The lathe in the Engine room WOW!!!
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I did a walk through the Nautilus at the museum in Groton CT 20 odd years ago,my pal's partner's father was a radio op on it back in the day,was very interesting,the attack tower is on land and can use the perscope and stuff,great few hours we spent there,worth a visit if ever there.👍
The most magnificently restored and maintained submarine exhibit I have ever seen.......very, very well done!!!!! I rode American boomers out of Holy Loch in the sixties and could only fervently hope and pray that my boat would ever be so honorably treated! Thank you so, so much!!! R C Kelleher. RM1(SS) SSBN611(B). Also very fitting that she is displayed in Portsmouth, which is where my seven times removed grandfather, Robert Cushman, took part in the organizing of the Mayflower expedition which departed Plymouth in 1620 for America.
Love looking at the A boats and remembering the stuff I worked on when I was a Shipwright at a HM Dockyard..I think the last A boat I worked on was HMS Andrew...
I Flew with many different Patrol Squadrons that searched for these blokes, always hard to find them. Much respect to those that served. Love the audio in the sub tour, gives it a more realistic feel.
It takes a special man with a special kind of courage to be a submariner... I feel for all those that went down to davey Jones locker!
I must have been about 5 when I visited this sub. Way back in the 80s
One of the boats I served on.
Went here yesterday. What a fabulous place. Very informative and really interesting to hear what it was like serving on her, and the conditions they have to live in. Very brave men.
My wife and I toured the Alliance with her brother, ex-submariner , several,years ago, and with her brother’s friend who served on this submarine.
How much Raymond please
Totally insane environment....
Sorry, but just no way. Submariners are a special breed and I admire them. Not a chance in hell as far as I am concerned. Total respect!
lot's of respect from the usa
ive been on the tour, its actually quite interesting
Excellent did my submarine training there at HMS Dolphin
That was a great tour and visual record you made there. Superb engineering and so well preserved. Another destination that’s on my list post lockdown. Thanks for posting.
Who thumbs this down? Beautiful video, thank you.
Surly it must be dyslexia? (no disrespect D.Folk. The real disrespect is to thumbs down this fantastic, inspiring video) ❤🇺🇸
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never would have seen the inside of a sub without your video.. Thank you
The best submarine inside video I have ever seen. Thank you for that.
My wife and I went for a tour on her about 3 years ago well worth the visit.⚓
Kudos to these guys protecting the world from threats. Infact, I was not feeling comfortable while in the sub. This tells us that we should respect the soldiers who spend months in such capsules just to protect the world.
Much more royal than the subs from other countries at the same period. The tea pot and cups, the film projector 📽, the cloth of the couch, the lathe in the engine room. They are so elegant. Rolls-Royce of all subs!
Des de Madrid españa ..me parece realmente impresionante. El trabajo que se realizaba .la conservación esta cuidadisima. Enhorabuena
Hats off to the blokes game enough to go to sea in submarines. It takes a special kind of courage
Thank you for sharing this. I need to go visit it myself at some point.
When you are able to, please visit her you won't be disappointed.
Same here. I wonder when she will be back open
I visited the Submarine museum in 2019 among others.
Same here. I have a friend called Chris Bailey from East london
It’s beautiful. It looks so different to the Uboats which seem to be a tangled mess of pipes and taps, This one looks like it’s built with pride. Everything is neatly routed and all brass taps and dials Etc.
All of the systems on this sub- amazing.
Interesting relic of a bygone era maximum respect for her crew
Thanks for the video, nicely done James. One of our guides was a serving seaman in the late 50's (I think he said) on this.
Ah memories. I did my Part III on S/M Andrew, the sister boat to S/M Alliance. BZ to those who produced the video.
It’s like a human operated fine timepiece, super impressive contraption that gets all my respect.
EXCELLENT TOUR, THE BOAT IS IMMACULATE.!
Thomas Dolby meets Ridley Scott and David Lynch. Very satisfying.
Very nice video, i used to be on hms repulse for 12 yrs , used to love gosort and nms dolphin etc , great memories. Ty for video
Thanks for the content James.
It’s a really good museum to visit ... fascinating exhibits from the history of submarines... I was really surprised to find the interior of the sub felt cosy rather than claustrophobic.
A good video that shows what a submarine is.
I’m a guide on here and can’t wait to get back! It’s a great boat.
My grandfather served on her Brian trigwell
It’s in pretty good condition considering how old it it. Well worth a visit if you’re down in Gosport. See you there.
Been on Alliance twice, once as a kid in the 90’s and the second around 2006 I think; had a day with nothing to do whilst at Collingwood when I was in the RN, so they sent us out on a day trip here with our DO
When is it back open. I would love to see it. My cousin served on HMS CONQUEROR when it sunk the Belgrano.
Love submarines
@@davidm3maniac201 We don’t know yet David. They were open between the two lockdowns but without the guides. We were all ready to start again in December and were locked down again!! Fingers crossed, not too long now, watch the website. Doug
I saw this sub 42 yrs ago and it never had oficer compartments . Only captain had that and looks diffrent. I went to visit a uboat and the german enginnering is just awsome
Old submariners tale.
When a new recruit asks “how do we know if we are on the surface or underwater?”
Came the reply... “ when we sail, count how many times we go down, and then add how many times we go up - and if the number’s an odd one, don’t open any doors”.......
My god look at all the valves and gauges!must have been a daunting task for a young engineer just starting out!
Wow that was great thanks thanks for sharing James
Superb video!! Thank you!!
Amazing technology for its day. And it all worked!!!
If your in Portsmouth UK I really recommend visiting the submarine museum and see this boat.
Great vid. As an ex submariner (Nukes) these diesel boats are tiny compared the SSN and SSBN which I served on for 15 years.
Not a BALAO for sure, but no mistaking what it is. I was surprised by all the separate messing areas.
Nice vid. I served on O boats 1966/75 which were a bit mote spacious but not the hotels that the guys have now.
I love the HP sauce in the galley. You need HP for a full English breakfast.
Iam feeling claustrophobic after seeing this video.
Plenty of plumbing - I wonder if that's was so that the galley could always serve up food that was piping hot?
It's on my list for my next visit to Pompey, along with the LCT.
I was on two diesel subs...like being at home!
*I'm watching the video of the interior and I feel tight. congratulations.*
Thanks for showings!
They always pick test pilots for space missions when it clearly should be all submariners. Bravest humans ever.
Brilliant
Thanks for sharing
Good video walkthrough. Regards AJ
Serve on P and O class boats for years would have loved to have served on this wonderful boat,
My dad was in subs for some of WW 2. ERA so he lived in the din of those engines day I and day out. I imagine the electric propolsion was quieter. I can't imagine what it was like being depth charged.
I was there when they fired the casing gun for the last time. Not officially of course. I watched from round the corner.
Isn't that what they call an oxymoron.. 😋😋 In the Round Corner.. lol
Very well kept!
Thanks for that James.
I must say I like the way they have executed this: no roped off areas at all that I could see. Were there footpads that triggered the audio? Boat is deserted, what time of day I wonder?
son mucho mas pequeños que en las peliculas... buen video..
Great vid, thanks for sharing
Was an episode of Toast of London filmed here?
Very cool. I’d be so scared to be aboard and below the surface.
Too bad history had to be cruel and you didn't have the refitted version of these in 1939, when they were most needed! Just one more damned thing I'll need to fix when I get the *T.A.R.D.I.S.* to work! *_:D_*
I would be tempted to turn all those valves knobs and handles any chance I get.
Great video! Watching this I can begin to understand why they cost so much to build! Thanks for posting, really interesting.
Uma máquina poderosa. Parabéns pelas imagens.
Is this the only submarine there?
That’s a great exhibit and great walk through. 👍. So I take it this ultimate explorer is the full navy ticket then.?
The video looks amazing on a IPS screen
What camra did you use?
Very cool!
As the son of a submariner, I could almost hear dad shouting commands on the bridge.
What boat did your dad captain?
@@ElBoxeo1 On one of the O boats, S72 HMCS Ojibway.
@@peekaboo4390 nice , respect. It’s not a career for me
@@ElBoxeo1 It takes a special breed of men .. dad was one of them for sure.
Such old technology, what year is this wreck, 1950's ???
INSANE VIDÉO WOW
Why there are ashtrays in the dining quarters?
Is that 5he same as the Canada Ojibwa Class sub?
Makes the Frigate I served on in the ‘60s look like a Cruiser.
There are still analog gages ?!
How cramp is this place,you have to be very special to work and live on a sub.
This is a small one compared to others.
Did you see the size of the kursk. That was massive
That’s why submariners got paid extra.
@@davidm3maniac201 the Kursk was still a claustrophobic environment, especially after SINKING
@@davidm3maniac201 and you’re comparing a WW2 sub to a 1994 sub
@@ElBoxeo1 most dumbest reply i have ever had
Oh happy days, She's looking great shipmates. BZ to all concerned. One all round , UP SPIRITS.
nice! quite a ship. really different to ww1 an ww2 stuff that i've seen in movies. although sets'd be different to the real thing eh! keep up the good work an thanks.
Watch the 1981 movie ‘Das Boot’, it has an exact replica of the interior of a German ww2 u boat, even down to the serial numbers on the instruments.
One of the most claustrophobic movies I’ve ever seen.
@@Teds991 k ty, seen it, an its worth a 4th watch i think.
Where would you even begin with the amount of switches and valves