Submarine force · WWII · Hoodie
Battery Room Hoodie
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Two compartments. Hundreds of lead acid cells. The whole submerged endurance of the boat held in chemistry.
The battery rooms held the cells that powered the boat underwater. The cells were heavy, the wiring was thick, and the ventilation was non-negotiable. Hydrogen evolved during charge, and a closed compartment with hydrogen evolved was a known way to lose a boat. The discipline around battery state, charge state, ventilation state, and inspection was one of the longest and most strictly enforced in the boat's standing orders.
For those who understand that the most important compartment on the ship is often the one whose discipline is the most boring.
Harborborne. Built to Endure.
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Original artwork, made to honour the people who served and the day this design remembers. The story behind it is in the description above.
The blank, its weight (GSM) and fit are listed in the description, and the size chart linked above is for that exact blank. Between sizes? Size up.
Made for you after you order, then shipped. Shipping is free; the delivery estimate for your address is shown at checkout, and we email you when it’s on its way.
If it arrives misprinted, damaged or faulty, send us a photo and we’ll make it right with a replacement or a refund. See Returns & Warranty. Your rights under consumer law are not affected.
Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle. Mild detergent, no fabric softener. Tumble dry low or hang-dry. Cool iron inside-out; do not iron the print.
Harborborne is a naval and aviation heritage brand. Every design is our own original artwork, drawn from the official record of the ships and aircraft and the days they remember. Each piece is printed one at a time, in your size, after you order. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force or Department of Defense.