1 Understanding a Photosynthesis Diagram Photosynthesis is a process by which plants convert the radiant energy of sunlight into chemical energy that can be used by themselves to power their lives. 2  A diagram of photâ¦.
U-Boat Crew. The crew numbers aboard a U-boat varied greatly between different U-boat types and the mission it was undertaking. A Type II U-boat comprised of 25 officers and seamen, while a Type VII housed approximately 45. A Type IX had about 50 and Type XXI had a 57 man crew. Sometimes U-boats carried specialist crews on special missions, such as scientists, spies or commandos.
Virginia-class submarine underway in Groton, Connecticut, July 2004. A submarine (or simply sub) is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability. The term most commonly refers to a large, crewed vessel.