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ryokox3

10-10-12 11:39 PM

Dumb Question

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

10-10-12 11:41 PM

I think it was used for cutting through sub nets.

And it's actually a very good question.

Sailor Steve

10-10-12 11:47 PM

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

Cybermat47

10-10-12 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve (Post 1946370)

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

10-11-12 12:25 AM

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

Red October1984

10-11-12 06:24 AM

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

I've learned something today too.

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