Wilhelm Bauer - XXI alive

[CobraCommander]

Tomorrow I`ll go to Bremerhaven and visit this type XXI boat face-to-conning tower


As far as I could see in the online docu of 'Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum' there is a club which plans to rebuild the ship to a close original style (it served many years in Bundesmarine). I read a little about this boat class during the last months and I´m really curious about the current state of the boat.
Maybe I´ll post some pix after getting back. Special wishes anyone?

[Duli]

Yes, please do as many pictures as possible.

[Drebbel]

Originally Posted by CobraCommander

Maybe I´ll post some pix after getting back. Special wishes anyone?

Yep, detailed pics of the anchor, the keel, and the hull underneath the outer deck casing.

[CobraCommander]

Originally Posted by Drebbel

Yep, detailed pics of the anchor, the keel, and the hull underneath the outer deck casing.

Seems like I`ll have to take along my toolset and my snorkel. Hopefully I can distract the supervisors long enough...

[Drebbel]

:rotfl:

Think the pics of hull below deck casing should be possible.

Isn't your name Cobra "The Toolman" Commander ?

[LukeFF]

Originally Posted by CobraCommander

I read a little about this boat class during the last months and I´m really curious about the current state of the boat.

The most obvious external difference is that the bottom two torpedo tubes have been removed. Once inside you'll notice some obviously post-war equipment installed, but a good portion of the original configuration is still intact.

All in all, you'll have a great time there. I was just there a couple of weeks ago and spent about an hour examining every last section of the boat. Plus, be sure to visit the adjoining Naval Museum - their displays are VERY well presented.