Inside a real WWII U-Boat!

[Shangas]

http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war...at-then-look-here-for-42-stunning-images.html

Fascinating photographs.

 

[pbekkerh]

Been there, done that ;-)

Here is a clip from THE u-boat film: DAS BOOT. (Its the same type VII C )

[video=youtube;eVBPGZEVRH0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVBPGZEVRH0[/video]

 

[Stearmen]

You can understand why so many German Sailors were envious of the Americans, with their air conditioned Fleet Boats!

 

[hatguy1]

http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war...at-then-look-here-for-42-stunning-images.html

Fascinating photographs.

Those are some great photos in that article. I went thru U-505 at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry (http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/u-505/)a few years back. Besides being so cramped and not well-lit for photos (if it was even allowed), one would need an ultra-wide angle lens for most of those cramped compartments.

 

[RayR]

Very cool! Thanks for posting =)

 

[Bushman]

Living near Chicago, I've probably been on the U-505 about 50 times since I was a little kid. It's an incredible experience.

 

[ChiTownScion]

Been to the U-995 at Laboe. Its interior was redone for the Norwegian navy and thus is more typical of the 1950's Cold War era than the Second World War. She has two large holes cut into her hull to accommodate tourists. She sits right on a beach of the Baltic, exposed to the elements and the salt air. So, if you want a more authentic WWII experience, the U-505 in Chicago is a better specimen. If you haven't been there since it's been moved indoors, it's worth the trip.

Still and all, there's a fine museum and naval memorial at Laboe (just outside of Kiel) where the sub is located, and it's also worth a visit if you're in Schleswig- Holstein.

 

[newsman]

I used to be friends with the radio operator from that boat. He retired in Florida.

 

[Treetopflyer]

There are 16 WWII era submarines on display at various museums throughout the United States. I toured the USS Drum (SS-228) in Mobile, AL two weeks ago. Her interior is in great shape for her age and the number of people that tour her every year.

 

[Stearmen]

There are 16 WWII era submarines on display at various museums throughout the United States. I toured the USS Drum (SS-228) in Mobile, AL two weeks ago. Her interior is in great shape for her age and the number of people that tour her every year.

I didn't realize there were that many! I wish one was from the Tambor class, or even beater, one of the Sugar S boats. I new a man that was on one in the early part of the war, they did operational patrols out of Australia.

 

[Otter]

If you want more on the German side uboat.net is a great resource.

 

[Treetopflyer]

I didn't realize there were that many! I wish one was from the Tambor class, or even beater, one of the Sugar S boats. I new a man that was on one in the early part of the war, they did operational patrols out of Australia.

The U.S. WWII era subs that are on display are of the Gato, Balao and one Tench class.

 

[Stearmen]

The U.S. WWII era subs that are on display are of the Gato, Balao and one Tench class.

Yes I know. To bad though. In fairness, the S Boats that survived the early war, were pretty much used up for training. Since the Tambor class lost seven of the 12 built, it is not surprising none survive! Still, would have been nice.

 

[kiwilrdg]

Das Boot was a great movie. It is the only submarine movie that I have ever seen that the actors act like a submarine crew.

 

[Treetopflyer]

Das Boot was a great movie. It is the only submarine movie that I have ever seen that the actors act like a submarine crew.

Have you ever seen 'Down Periscope'?

 

[Bushman]

Have you ever seen 'Down Periscope'?

lol Love that movie!

 

[Otter]

Funny film, and some nice shots of the mothballed fleet thrown in.

 

[newsman]

If you want more on the German side uboat.net is a great resource.

Really that is a stunning resource. The amount of time and effort put into Uboat.net is monumental.

 

[bkarma]

Going to have to put this on my list of places to visit.

 

[Smithy]

Been there, done that ;-)

Here is a clip from THE u-boat film: DAS BOOT. (Its the same type VII C )

[video=youtube;eVBPGZEVRH0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVBPGZEVRH0[/video]

THE best war flick about WWII and that's coming from someone who is a mostly plane nut.