Crews do what they are asked Full Story Attack fleet graphic Links Reader feedback Cmdr. Mark S. Ginda presides over lunch in tight quarters in the officer's wardroom. Writer Mike Gordon Submariners live and work in spaces dominated by bundles of pipes, electrical wires and ceilings so low, there are pieces of hair and skin caught against screw heads.
Every walkway seems shoulder wide.
For months, there is nothing to look at that isn't usually five or six feet away. They'll get only six hours for sleeping or reading in a bunk that is slimmer than the average coffin, but comes with blue cotton drapes.