Deepest point on Kerbin's Ocean...

[MaverickSawyer]

I recently transferred a mapping satellite that I had used to create a complete map of the Munar surface (ISA Mapsat) back to Kerbin to fill in the blank patches left by a botched attempt to raise the orbit of the previous mapping craft (It seems to quit after 500 km altitude). One of the early passes with the new craft revealed what appeared to be an impact crater on the shore of one of the larger landmasses (Find it yourself! ). I thought nothing of it until I noticed that a larger spot of purple was in the northern reaches of the crater's submerged section. A quick reference to the altimetry stipe at the bottom revealed this to be around 1 km deep water. Can anyone confirm this with a mission? I am not good at making subs...

[scotty93]

Interesting, how exactly would one go about making a sub?

[Dictator Dan]

Interesting, how exactly would one go about making a sub?

Drop a Kerbal from a REALLY high point.

[RocketPilot573]

Drop a Kerbal from a REALLY high point.

But the water is so dense that ANYTHING that hits it at a high speed will surely be disintegrated upon impact.

[Dictator Dan]

But the water is so dense that ANYTHING that hits it at a high speed will surely be disintegrated upon impact.

Yes, but its always fun.....o.O I should never have any position of authority.

[MaverickSawyer]

Not always true. The Rod From God pack is remarkably sturdy. It'll easily go down 100 meters or more... but that's not enough.

[W3asel]

Orange tanks sink, so strap a kerbal to a full one and dump it in the crater.

My mission to the bottom of the ocean (I didn't try for the crater): http://imgur.com/a/4NjaN

[The Tempest]

Has anyone noticed the =D face south of KSC? I used logomatic and Surfer 11 demo to create this map.

[Tw1]

Some of the dummy weights pack parts sink. You'll need a lot of weight, but could make an undersea rover.

[CalculusWarrior]

Or add on this mod as well!

[tntristan12]

The Tempest said:

Has anyone noticed the =D face south of KSC? I used logomatic and Surfer 11 demo to create this map.

[snip]

But in all seriousness, I don't think you can actually sink something on Kerbin. Merely force it under the water with thrust and even that works only marginally well.

Edited February 4, 2019 by Deddly
Please keep it clean

[Alephzorg]

Look for Gary's submarine mod. I don't know if it still works in 0.19, but if it does it will allow you to reach the bottom of the ocean.

[Aeshi]

Orange tanks sink, so strap a kerbal to a full one and dump it in the crater.

My mission to the bottom of the ocean (I didn't try for the crater): http://imgur.com/a/4NjaN

How did you do that? I tried making a similar craft but in my case the Orange tank still floated.

[Dictator Dan]

Orange tanks sink, so strap a kerbal to a full one and dump it in the crater.

My mission to the bottom of the ocean (I didn't try for the crater): http://imgur.com/a/4NjaN

Ok, that is awesome.

[Comrade Jenkens]

I think the orange tanks only sink when they're full so don't spend all the propellant getting there

[B4rberblacksheep]

TO KSP!!! We must discover what lies within this crater!

[Aeshi]

I think the orange tanks only sink when they're full so don't spend all the propellant getting there

The Orange Tank was full, still floated.

[Tommygun]

Gaby's Submarine:

http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/showthread.php/5805-Gaby-s-Submarine-P-O-C-%28Download-Fixed%29?highlight=submarine

http://www./download/dbvl9r4gbqhhlec/GabysSubmarineParts.v0.4.1.zip

[astropapi1]

Has anyone noticed the =D face south of KSC? I used logomatic and Surfer 11 demo to create this map.

Oh My God. A new easter egg!

[joppiesaus]

I am going to try to make a underwater rover!

[Rage097]

You could land an upside-down lander of sorts there, with mainsails/SRBs, fire them up and reach the bottom for however short a time.

[Cesrate]

But the water is so dense that ANYTHING that hits it at a high speed will surely be disintegrated upon impact.

Not exactly. You can utilize the error of physics engine at high velocity to "dive" into water without destroying stock parts.

[koshelenkovv]

It's easy to make the submarine.

The problem is that camera does not want to move underwater.

You will have only fixed view from above.

[W3asel]

The Orange Tank was full, still floated.

I did have to detatch almost everything that I used for landing it. I think I only had a couple lights, the one man capsule, an RTG or two, and the themometer and barometer. My first attempt had radial parachutes on the tank itself and barely sank.

[musicpenguin]

When i get home i shall make a manned submarine with the t4na c4n, test it then have a rocket/plane transfer it there. Wish me luck >