Real life U-boat crew clothes question....

[John Pancoast]

Something I've always wondered........why in the hell would one want to wear a leather coat when on any ship, let alone a sub ?

Cold, clammy leather.....yeah, that's what I'd want in the North Atlantic :)

Anyway, anyone have any info. on why this was used, instead of say, oilskin ?

[Marriott]

Leather is stylish of course! and because with fur on the inside its very very warm and leather lasts a long time.

[John Pancoast]

Leather is stylish of course! and because with fur on the inside its very very warm and leather lasts a long time.

Did they have a lining though ?

[Jmack]

recomended reading OSPREY MILITARY ELITE SERIES U-BOAT CREWS 1914-1945

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1855325454/sr=8-3/qid=1155516804/ref=sr_1_3/104-7149694-7670330?ie=UTF8