Aluminaut (built in 1964) was the world's first aluminum submarine. An experimental vessel, the 80-ton, 15.5-metre (51 ft) crewed deep-ocean research submersible was built by Reynolds …

Apr 6, 2018 · In 1964, Aluminaut was launched in Groton, Connecticut. She weighed 80 tons, was 50 feet long, and could hold crew of three or four. The submarine designed in the hopes that …

Aluminaut was built in 1964 and was the world's first aluminum submarine. The 80-ton, 15.5 meter manned deep-ocean research submersible was built by Reynolds Metals Company, which …

Dec 20, 2024 · The Aluminaut, of course! Conceived and constructed by Richmond-based company Reynolds Metal Co., the one-of-a-kind submersible completed more than 250 dives …

Jul 30, 2025 · Aluminaut wasn’t just a submarine—it was a bold experiment that redefined what was possible in ocean exploration. By replacing traditional steel with aluminum, it opened new …

Feb 2, 2018 · The Aluminaut, the most advanced submarine of its day, was launched in 1964 at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, Connecticut. Louis Reynolds tried …

Aluminaut could descend to 15,000 feet, operate for up to 32 hours, and was fitted with lights, motion and still cameras, an extendible arm, and the capacity to be fitted with sonar.

Apr 11, 2025 · When you think of heavy-hitting metals, steel might be top of mind – but aluminum’s here to steel the show. In 1964, Reynolds Metal Company debuted Aluminaut in …

In 1964, Reynolds Metals Company, headquartered in Richmond, Va., launched an extraordinary creation—the Aluminaut, the world's first aluminum submersible. During its career, the …

Sep 28, 2024 · Aluminaut was built in 1964 and was the world's first aluminum submarine since the WWII Type 21. An experimental vessel, the 80-ton, 15.5 meter manned deep-ocean …