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The invention is directed at a submersible storage vessel system and components thereof. The system includes a storage vessel and a support structure for supporting the storage vessel such that a downward gravitational force applied to the storage vessel and an upward buoyancy force applied to the s

The invention is directed at a submersible storage vessel system and components thereof. The system includes a storage vessel and a support structure for supporting the storage vessel such that a downward gravitational force applied to the storage vessel and an upward buoyancy force applied to the storage vessel are both transferred to the support structure. More particularly, the support structure includes a bearing surface for contacting a ground surface so that the system is supported on the ground surface, a vessel support for supporting the storage vessel so that the downward gravitational force applied to the storage vessel is transferred to the support structure and a vessel anchor for anchoring the storage vessel so that the upward buoyancy force applied to the storage vessel is transferred to the support structure.

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[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.]1. A prefabricated and preassembled storage vessel system for subterranean installation in ground having a groundwater table, the system comprising:(a) a storage vessel having a wei

[ The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:] [1.]1. A prefabricated and preassembled storage vessel system for subterranean installation in ground having a groundwater table, the system comprising:(a) a storage vessel having a weight;(b) a support structure connected with the storage vessel, wherein the support structure defines a vessel housing, wherein the storage vessel is contained within the vessel housing, and wherein the support structure is comprised of:(i) a bearing surface adapted for contacting the ground such that the system is supported on the ground;(ii) a vessel support for supporting the storage vessel such that the weight of the storage vessel is transferred to the support structure;(iii) a vessel anchor for anchoring the storage vessel against an upward buoyancy force exerted on the storage vessel when the groundwater table at least partly submerges the storage vessel, such that the upward buoyancy force is transferred to the support structure;(iv) an exterior shell substantially surrounding the vessel housing, wherein the exterior shell permits the groundwater table to infiltrate the vessel housing such that the upward buoyancy force is exerted on the storage vessel; and(c) a packing material contained within the vessel housing by the exterior shell, the packing material substantially surrounding the storage vessel in order to protect the storage vessel.