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CCIP · 10-09-12, 08:11 PM

Yeah, what could go wrong? It's not like they'd replace it with a plastic fake!

From what I've heard it's a self-guided tour. The sub isn't entirely in its original condition, having been used by the Norwegian navy for many years after WWII, and restored with some alterations - but it's still the real thing. It has notable late-war features, and lots of original items on board. The U-boat memorial next to it is also worth a visit, being the world's main commemorative site for both WWI and WWII U-boat losses.

The only thing better if you're interested in WWII U-boats (i.e. will get you even closer to an original-condition, operational WWII U-boat) is the U-505.

10-09-12, 08:11 PM	#3
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Yeah, what could go wrong? It's not like they'd replace it with a plastic fake! From what I've heard it's a self-guided tour. The sub isn't entirely in its original condition, having been used by the Norwegian navy for many years after WWII, and restored with some alterations - but it's still the real thing. It has notable late-war features, and lots of original items on board. The U-boat memorial next to it is also worth a visit, being the world's main commemorative site for both WWI and WWII U-boat losses. The only thing better if you're interested in WWII U-boats (i.e. will get you even closer to an original-condition, operational WWII U-boat) is the U-505. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)