Okay, so the answer is 'Yes'; German WW II U-boat could start a MAN diesel without electricity. Steve
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Thanks Brother.
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In the movie U 571 (and I know how it is reviewed) the USN crew start a diesel engine after the U-boat's batteries are totally depleted. If it were the case could a German WW II submarine start a diesel with no electrical power available? Take care. Steve
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Thanks!
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A bit off topic. Is anyone aware of first hand accounts of the Bismarck's crew's reaction upon the Hood's rapid sinking? Peace vS
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Friends, Me too. Message from someone claiming to be forum moderator stating I had a private message. Text of message below with links removed. Mit Vereinten Kraften > > > > can i trust you? From: thegirl2015 To: von Schoenvorts Date: 03/18/2015 10:21AM Good day my dear, In confidence,i have to introduce myself for i am Miss. Stephie Ngene
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Thank you! It will take some time to go through that boat's diary (I'm not even sure if this incident would have logged). Thank you very much Thorsten! mike
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I have a question regarding a forward tube flooding mishap aboard a US WWII boat. Can anyone direct me to an appropriate site to ask it? Take Care
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Friends, Has there been any progress regarding the theft of Topp's certificates and dagger? Do they know who the visitor was when he (Topp) was called away to the phone? Is it still an 'open' case? vS
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Friends, No answer from General Forum so I'm rolling the dice here. < < < 09-04-14 AD Friends, Just saw a documentary about the British deep mine laying in the Southern Gap off of Padstow. It mentioned that the U 325 was 'maneuvering' before the mine detonated and suggested she knew she was in trouble. My question is how did they determine the boat
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Friends, Just saw a documentary about the British deep mine laying in the Southern Gap off of Padstow. It mentioned that the U 325 was 'maneuvering' before the mine detonated and suggested she knew she was in trouble. My question is how did they determine the boat was maneuvering to avoid a danger? vS
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Ken, I thought that might be it but since they didn't say it was the 'external storage' I wanted to ask. Thanks. steve
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Friends, In Volume #10 of U-BOOT IM FOCUS and on page #45 it states that U 376 "On 16 November the stern tube with torpedo was torn off by heavy seas." This was during her fifth patrol. Simply, how could an entire loaded torpedo tube be ripped off a boat? steve
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Thanks Maciek, In my opinion, based on what a relative told me about WWII and my Dad about Korea, the reply should be the same (verbatim) as the order; only with an 'Aye' or 'Understood' as a preface. Take Care and Happy Holidays to All, vS
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Section I General Regulations A. Instructional language and commands 1. All orders, reports and feedback given while flooding, diving, surfacing, blowing etc. are to be repeated to guarantee they are understood correctly. The report of execution must follow every order. 2. When orders concerning the
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JD, After rereading my original post I realize I came off sounding rude and like a jerk. I apologize to you and the Forum; it was not intentional. vS
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No apologies needed, Although not known at the time a meeting of a U Boat crew was the best option (regarding the Axis military) that could happen to a village. However, no boat captain would allow the above to happen. Plus, an open torpedo tube was both visually and electronically obvious. Like walking to your car and not noticing its hood is open. Take care. vS
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Greetings, Although we'll give you the benefit of doubt.... I'll answer with a question. Would you allow a stranger perform life necessary brain surgery to your child while an experienced Neurological Surgeon, with a clean staffed OR, lived in your house? vS
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Very true. You can see in his eyes that he was feeling what he stated' I believe, based on 'the Honour' of being in a Nazi Concentration Camp. vS
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As an aside, I have a Great Uncle who is also 92. He emigrated to the USA; got drafted; had to fight his own; was disowned by his European Family; the ship that landed him in Africa was torpedoed after his group disembarked; the stern only did return... I grew up five blocks from him and sat at his table at least three days a week since I was four years old. He will not make it to 93. He was,
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Again; thank you all. vS
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He was buried today. I appricate all the emailded condolences. vS
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He just went home. vS
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As an aside, I have a Great Uncle who is also 92. He emigrated to the USA; got drafted; had to fight his own; was disowned by his European Family; the ship that landed him in Africa was torpedoed after his group disembarked; the stern only did return... I grew up five blocks from him and sat at his table at least three days a week since I was four years old. He will not make it to 93.
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Ken, I thought so. My research capabilities are weak so I thought I'd throw it out for the brighter than me to comment. My thesis was on the Muntiny on the Bounty and learned from primary sources that, truly, 'News is the same; only names change'. Thanks very much. I lost family on both sides. All they wanted was for it to end. Peace, Steve vS
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Friends, Too be brief, can anyone comment on these narratives? I know I'm asking a lot. vS
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Thanks Maciek, I'll research more in depth. I really apppriciate your time. vS (Steve)
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Please, forgive my ignorence but how did they listen after 1943? Also., why can't it be seen. Also, the U 505; I've been aboard her over dozen times. Where is her hyrdopone?
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On some photos you see the hydrophone 'mast' extended on others it is no where to be seen. Was it always up or only raised when divded? U 505, on display, does not show it raised. vS
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