Hello All I have an acquaintance who lives in Wilhelmshaven and is friendly with the younger brother of Julius Von Bonin who was an officer on U-1107. It has made me curious as to whether there has been any update to the following:- "Sunk 30 April, 1945 in the Bay of Biscay west of Brest, in position 48.00N, 06.30W, by retro bombs from an American Catalina aircraft (VP-63/R). 37 dead,
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Hi I find the pennants totally confusing on any U-Boats fotos I look at! Nice pic of 123 Regards Nobby
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Well done to Derek! Very informative articles. Regards Nobby
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Hi Foto from Feb 1942, taken at Lorient to the best of my knowledge. Do a "Lorient" search at Bundesarchiv. Nobby
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Interesting film of U-20 on patrol. Film is dated as 1942 but I think 1940? Shows sinking of small freighter which "could" be Norwegian "Faro" sunk on the 27th Jan 1940.If possible would like to receive comments as to date and name of freighter. First part of clip shows Japanese war-ship but about 1 minute in for U-20 showing "Wappen" Regards Nobby
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Thanks for that Mark Have received an e-mail from Jerry of the famous U_boat archive Nobby, here is the best information I have on these 8 boats which was provided by Terry Andrews. Cheers, Jerry Confirmed 7 U-boats that entered Londonderry on 14 May 1945 U-244 - surrendered on 12 May, south-west of Fastnet Light. Put in at Lough Foyle 14 May 1945. U-516 - surrendered 10 May in the
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Hello All Apologies if this question asked and answered before but I would like to know the identity of the 8 BOATS which took part in the "token" surrender on the 14th May 1945 at Lisahally Londonderry? Many thanks and again apologies if a re-post! Nobby
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U-706 You can upload your own fotos to photobucket and then get the image code which allows you to post them in forums etc. Send private message and I will explain fully Regrds Nobby
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Need a picture! It is not difficult to post an image! Even I can do it! Please let me know result
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Dan! What a great reply! Very complicated, it's a wonder that that we ever deciphered anything, after the posting,I scrolled through some of the decoded messages at and picked up several more references to Venus and it slowly dawned on me as to what it was. Very many thanks and regards Nobby
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Hello All On June 26th 1944, U 953 sent a message to BDU :- "Send everything by RHV. VENUS is out of order" Have done a search in articles and technologies with no result. Is it to do with radio frequencies or codes A point in the right direction would be appreciated Regards Nobby
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Radanes sinks stern first Regards
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Hi Could do with a better picture! This is U-105 Regds Nobby
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Hello Just been watching a "pathe" newsreel clip of the awarding of a bar to the Croix De Guerra held by the French destroyer "Siroco" The clip is dated 15/02/1940.The commentary mentions that this ship has sunk three u-boats.Cannot find any info regarding which boats etc. Any help appreciated. Regards Nobby
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Thanks Ira...............great stuff! rgds
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The date for sailing that I got from biography of Zig-Zag is 15th March 1943 which is different from the convoy web-site which has it as March 6th! Which is correct? Am trying to tie this in with the post regarding S.S.Cressado. Zig-Zag was an important agent and am wondering if BDU sent out a message similar to the one regarding Cressado.I'm sure someone will enlighten me. Regards Barinas
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This ship sailed from Liverpool bound for Lisbon on 15th March 1943 On board was double agent Zig-Zag Was this ship part of a convoy? Rgds Nobby
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Thanks Mark Nobby
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Thanks for info John. Very strange incident, may be something to do with Portugal being neutral and that the ship was carrying something or someone important but I haven't got a clue really! Rgds Nobby
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Hi all On the 4th Feb 1941, Bdu sent out a message that if the Steamer Cressado (departing Liverpool to Lisbon)is positively identified it should NOT be stopped. Anyone have any info regarding this message and the reason behind it? Thanks Nobby
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