In 1964, Reynolds Metals Company, headquartered in Richmond, Va., launched an extraordinary creation—the Aluminaut, the world's first aluminum submarine. During its career, the Aluminaut set a world record for the deepest dive by a submarine and traveled the globe to perform scientific research and emergency salvage missions. Its final journey was to the Science Museum of Virginia where it will be on permanent display beginning in 1998. Exhibits investigate density, the effect of pressure changes in the ocean, corrosion and galvanic action, and the effects of pressure and stress on shape. Actual Aluminaut crew members will be on film, explaining their experiences as deep ocean explorers. You can even take a guided tour inside this extraordinary vessel. Come along on this great journey!

1995 Virginia Science S.O.L.s: 5.6, 6.3, 6.7, PS.2, CH.5, PH.4

Link to Historic Naval Ships Association