Hi All This book is also published by US Naval Institute Press ISBN-10 1591148928 and ISBN-13 978-1591148920. It has got a 5 Star rating from one critic. I would be interested in reviews from other readers. Regards Denis Martin
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Hi VEK MPC Ken and all I have just finished reading the above book by author Jak P.Mallmann Showell.This book gives a summary of 100 years of U-boat development beginning with U-1 in 1906 and right through both World Wars and ends with the present day German Navy. The author explains how the U-boat was developed and designed and then deployed to wreak havoc in European waters and further afiel
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Good Morning Barry I also heard the sad news and I wish to offer my condolances to the dead man's family. The alarm was raised when the diver failed to surface during the expedition led by Derry City Council to access the possibility of recovering the sunken World War 2 German U-boat U 778. This U-boat lies 16 miles off Malin Head,Inishowen,Co.Donegal. The diver was well known and had app
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Hi Robert I am from Ireland. The documentary film was most interesting. I discovered that Hans-Günther Kuhlmann Commander of U 166 stepped foot on Irish soil in 1940. At that time he was third watch officer, Leutnant-zur-see onboard U 37. I hope you will get another opportunity to see this documentary film. Regards Denis Martin
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HI All The History Channel are showing an interesting programme to-morrow Thursday 27th.September at 05.00PM. The programme is titled "Hitler's War: The Legend of U-166. Regards Denis Martin
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Hi MPC I would also echo similar sentiments regarding the Großadmiral. I think I am right in saying that you met Großadmiral Karl Dönitz. Kind Regards Sláinte Denis Martin
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Hi Hans A friend of mine has told me that he saw U-boat POW'S disembarking in Greenock and some were blindfolded. Where any of the crew from U-35 blindfolded when taken ashore in Greenock. I know some U-boat POW'S were blindfolded when landed at Allied ports. Regards Denis
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Hi All I have just heard some exciting news. U778 lies 16 miles off the North-West coast of Ireland. Salvage plans are being explored to see if this wreck could be raised from the deep and brought ashore. It is a possibility that this U-Boat might be put on display in the Maritime Museum in Derry City in Northern Ireland. Regards Denis Martin
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Hi Larry The wreckage that you mention,it is highly unlikely that this would relate to the Irish Trawler Leukos. The Leukos was sunk in the North Atlantic 12 miles North-West off Tory Island, Co.Donegal. Have a look at a map of Ireland and the British Isles. Kind Regards Denis Martin
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Hi Craig I am glad to know that you are still around. It was interesting to read your posting. Craig you got mail. Regards Denis Martin
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Hi All With reference to my above post I should have said go into the site of www.atlantik-pirat.com and scroll down until you come to Global Petition and then click for petition. Sorry Max if I caused any confusion for anyone wanting to sign the petition who live outside the UK. Regards Denis Martin
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Hi All For anyone living outside the UK who wishes to sign the petition,go to www.gopetition.com Regards Denis Martin
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Hi Max I have signed your petition. I live in Ireland and I have an interest in U-534 as I visited and got onboard this u-boat in Birkenhead,Liverpool,in 2002. I hope as many people as possible will sign this petition. All u-boat enthusiasts please note. Regards Denis
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Hi Jean-Noel Thanks for the information. I have a photo of U9 with the Iron Cross on the conning tower. This photograph was sent to me some years ago by the Ship Museum in Bremerhaven. If you ever get a chance to visit Ireland,you are most welcome to contact me. I live in Dublin. Regards Denis Martin
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Hi MPC Welcome back.Thanks for supplying the information. I have read the article on Oblt.z.S.Oskar Kusch by Dr.Eric C.Rust and found it very interesting. This gives a fair and balanced account of what happened in comparison to a previous book that has been mentioned here before. I was glad to see Oskar Kusch's name along with all the other U-boatmen that lost their lives honoured on the
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Hello Peter After the Leukos was hit by a warning shot from U38 and the ship was sinking did anyone come to the aid of the shipwrecked crew. There were five ships in the area where the Leukos sank as well as U38. Regards Denis Martin (from Dublin)
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Hi All I have seen photos of U24 and U9 with the Iron Cross painted on the conning tower. Has anyone else seen photos of these World War 2 U-boats. Regards Denis Martin
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Good Afternoon Barry I enjoyed watching and listening to the interview with Captain Weisbach U19. It must be about 4-5 years ago when I last did some research into Roger Casement and U19. Your message brought it back again. I am sending you on mail. Sláinte agus saol chugat Denis
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Hi Rainer I am surprised that Heinrich Liebe did not see that the Leukos had neutral markings and flying the Irish flag especially as this ship was sailing with its lights on. Regards Denis Martin
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Hi All Mystery surrounding the sinking of neutral Irish Trawler Leukos on the 9th.March 1940 by U38 Captained by Heinrich Liebe. The Leukos was flying an Irish flag from her stern and had a large Irish flag painted along her starboard and port sides. The SS leukos also had her lights on and was travelling in a convoy when the Irish ship was attacked. I would be interested to hear any comments
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