no-one has any information about these lockers located to the forward end of the conning tower? I suspect there were two, one either side but would love to find confirmation of this. any help appreciated
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trying to add an image of the sight; not sure if this works but will give it a go?
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I'm not sure if it is possible to upload images. I have recently acquired an example of a deck gun sight. As I am unable to show pictures, here is a link to the Carl Zeiss virtual museum, which shows original photographs of the type of sight, and has a description about it (in German). I am still looking for more information about the storage lockers. If no-one has specific informatio
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I am looking for information about the storage of the optical sights used with the main U-boat deck guns (8,8cm and 10,5cm) when not in use. There were two sights, a left and right sight for the gun, both identical in operation. I have been told that they were stored in a locker (lockers?) to the front lower conning tower, however beyond that I have no further information. I have a few que
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