Hello Guys, In his book David Hepper, gives a "probably" to the sinking of the RN drifter PROTECT by UC68. Is there any attribution by Spindler or Bendert to the sinking of the PROTECT?????? Respectfully, Joe
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Hi Guys, "No mines carried" (Technical information for type U151) Respectfully, Joe
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"At 1:20 PM when in position 40.42N;25.56E, a mine was seen floating on the surface on the starboard bow. The trawler closed slowly, intending to dispose of it by gunfire when they struck a submerged mine they had not seen." Source: British Warship Losses in the Ironclad Era 1860-1919, David Hepper Respectfully, Joe
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Hello Uboat enthusiast and welcome to the WW1 Forum, Just below the Uboat.net banner and on your right hand click on WW1. that will take you to another page, the WW1 site. Explore to your hearts content. Regards Joe
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Hello Guys, "In writing the story of the cruise of U-139, Admiral Spindler was Unable to make use of her war diary, missing from the German files." This sentence precedes the one posted above. What is a "war diary"???? Respectfully, Joe
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Hi Simon, I guess that Lloyds really butchered that name, but not really surprising. Thanks and God bless, Joe
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Hi Michael, "To judge from details provided by Laurens in his Histoire de la Guerre Sousmarine Allemande, it fell into French hands at the end of the war." Quote from U-boat Intelligence, Robert M. Grant, page 159. We can only hope that the "it", the KTB turns up eventually. Thanks and God bless, Joe
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Hi boys and girls, Did U139 sink the Spaniard ESPANA 114/?? on 22.09.18???? Respectfully, Joe
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Hi guys and gals, Some very minor corrections to the successes of U35. Buranda - a (d.) should be added Triana - a (d.) should be added Pier Accavan Ubert sunk on 17.02.17 should read as Pierre Hubert. Respectfully, Joe
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Danke Herr Lorscher Joe
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Hi Oliver, If Lord Salisbury didn't sink on a submarine laid mine then what was the cause of its demise??? How did Hepper determine that Lord Salisbury was sunk off Samothraki and not Eros??? The is quite a distance between the two. Respectfully, Joe
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Hi Simon, Exactly what I wanted. Thanks and God bless Joe
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Hello Daniel, BELLE of FRANCE is on the database. It is listed as lost on 1 February 1916. Sunk by the intrepid U21. Regards, Joe
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Hi Simon, First,let me thank you for providing the position of the sinking. My source does not give the date that U117 laid the mines off Barnnegat Shoals. He states only that the mines were laid after sinking the Somerstab and before sinking the Frederick R. Kellogg. I'm guessing that would make it 12-13 August?? Almost TWO months later the San Saba became the first victim on 4 O
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Thank-you Simon Crystal clear. Joe
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On 13 August 1918, U117 with Kpt/Lt Droscher torpedoed the American tanker Frederick R. Kellogg loaded with 7500 barrels of crude oil. She sank in 4 minutes and settled in 30 meters of water. Seven men lost their lives. She was later raised and sailed for many years. How should this event be classified? SUNK? DAMAGED? SUNK-REFLOATED? Other? Respectfully Joe R
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The following should be added to the successes of U155 Kpt/lt Studt. Portuguese sailing vessel GAMO 315 tons, St. John's to Lisbon with a cargo of fish sunk on 31 Aug. 1918. This is the first ship sunk by Studt. Respectfully, Joe R
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The following should be added to the successes of U155 Kpt/Lt Studt. British schooner INDUSTRIAL 330 tons, Turks to La Have, Nova Scotia loaded with salt sunk on 4 Oct. 1918. Respectfully, Joe R
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The Chappara Should be listed under U117 and NOT U155. U155 laid mines off the Canadian coast, Betty Island near St. Johns near Halifax, Between Sambro LV and Sambro Ledge. a total of 18 mines. U155 did NOT lay mines any where near Burnagat. A person can go blind trying to read Studt's handwriting or so I'm told. Respectfully, Joe
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Hello Simon and Michael D. Great Job! I'm pretty sure that KptLt Korte will rest easier now that he is credited with this success. God Bless Joe
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Michael, Poor choice of words on my part. Should have wrote disabled steering gear, threw sails overboard, used explosives on masts, just to name a few. But, considering the other source, and the KTB, I'll concede your point. God bless, Joe
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Hi Michael, Perhaps Saalwachter only disabled the machinery? Can't image Lloyds listing Ladas as damaged unless an insurance claim was filed. U57 with von Georg disabled a trawler that way, having sunk 19 trawlers and putting their crews on the disabled one. But, what the hell do I know. Anyway, thanks for the update. God bless Joe
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Mon Ami Yves, As you know, I LOVE BUGS!! My passion is to search and destroy all bugs. The world would be a very bland place without bugs. Merci for making the corrections. Moin Simon, Again, Danke for confirming what I only suspected. Joe (Bug Exterminator)
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Moin Simon, Did he damage any vessels on this patrol? If I may be so bold to ask, what is your source? It certainly can not be this site's database! Respectfully, Joe
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Hi Guys, Did KptLt Saalwachter sink any ships while he was in command of U46 between 7 Dec '16 to 15 Jan '17?? Respectfuuly, Joe R
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Moin Simon, Thank-you, Danke for the confirmation that I only suspected. God bless, Joe Mit Besten Grussen Aus Chicago
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Hi Guys, Does Spindler spell out how and who sunk Thomas Collard 215/17 (Strath Class) on 1.03.18??? Maybe U19 KptLt. Johannes Spiess??? Respectfully, Joe R
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Simon, Lloyds does NOT list a Valentia as being damaged. A real mystery. Joe
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Hi Michael, Trawler VALENTIA did survive the war. Joe
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Michael, Thanks for taking the time writing the explanation. So very many ships,so very many uboats and commanders, so very many dates, so very many chances for human error! God bless, Joe
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