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WHAT THE HELL IS THIS THING?
7-16-03 We Received this from Steve N. Sea Shadow Updated: May 24, 1999 Description: Sea Shadow is a test craft developed under a combined program by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), the Navy, and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Company. Background: The Sea Shadow program was begun in the mid-1980s. Its purpose is to explore a variety of new technologies for surface ships, including ship control, structures, automation for reduced manning, seakeeping and signature control. General Characteristics, Sea Shadow Power Plant: Diesel electric Length: 164 feet (49.99 meters) Beam: 68 feet (20.73 meters) Draft: 14.5 feet (4.42 meters) Displacement: 560 tons (568.99 metric tons) full load Crew: 10 We also received an e-mail that it was one of the many atttempts at stealth. It worked really well except for the fact that stellites didn't see the craft but did see the 'hole' in the water! 
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