How did crew get in out in a German type VIIC/41?

[McBeck]

As far as I am aware, there is really one way in and out and that is in the hatch in the conning tower - right?

[Dowly]

There was the torpedo hatch in the bow for use in emergency. I think there was one hatch aft of the control room as well, maybe in the galley area?

[captainadccdacaptain]

I think there was one just aft of the tower like the viic, just farther down. Could be wrong though

[McBeck]

I know of 4 entries into the pressure hull:
1) Forward torpedo loading hatch
2) Conning tower
3) Provisions hatch (above galley)
4) Aft torpedo loading hatch

I ask because on my youtube video, there is a guy who suggests a torpedotube 1 above water which the crew would use as only officers would use the conning tower hatch.

Im sure he is wrong, but still want to double check my understanding.

If you want to jump into the conversation its here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbblBA4oqTY
The one posting is a guy called Corwardly Custard

[JU_88]

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[McBeck]

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