Dumb Question

[ryokox3]

Hi all,

When I look at a U-boat picture, it has a 'saw tooth' thing at the bow. What is that, and why was it on them. It is not like u-boats were ramming anytrhing :)

Thanks,
Ry

[Cybermat47]

I think it was used for cutting through sub nets.

And it's actually a very good question.

[Sailor Steve]

Yes, it's a net cutter. They started removing them later on, as they weren't effective.

[Cybermat47]

Yes, it's a net cutter. They started removing them later on, as they weren't effective.

I thought that it was because they were spending more time in the Atlantic, and less on coastlines but... There you go!

[ryokox3]

Wow, Thanks all. Nice to learn something new :)

[Red October1984]

Oh. So THAT'S what that thing is for. :smug:

I've learned something today too.