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LGN1 · 05-10-16, 03:18 PM

Hi Mittelwaechter,

I have no idea why they didn't move/change the support point. Maybe it couldn't be done that easily? Or it was not a real limitations because u-boats anyway carried G7e in the stowage and not only G7a? I think it's a moot point to discuss this. We will not figure it out. From the document I conclude that (at least in 1940) it was not possible for whatever reason.

Concerning the aft compartment: Maybe they could do the maintenance, but it was too difficult/cumbersome and thus, the disadvantage of having a G7a was small compared to the maintenance difficulties.

The original German version states the same, i.e., there is no translation error.

I find it hard to believe that it's an intended misinformation. The document contains tons of reliable information which I would judge much more critical than the G7a vs. G7e torpedo stowage layout. Why should they fake this information and not the other parts?

Anyway, everybody can believe whatever he wants. But, I myself consider the document to be the best source for how torpedos were stored in the VIIC (at least in 1940).

Best, LGN1

PS: From what source do you have the information "the underfloor reserve was limited to two steamers in both center positions"?

05-10-16, 03:18 PM	#7
LGN1 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,138 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 12	Hi Mittelwaechter, I have no idea why they didn't move/change the support point. Maybe it couldn't be done that easily? Or it was not a real limitations because u-boats anyway carried G7e in the stowage and not only G7a? I think it's a moot point to discuss this. We will not figure it out. From the document I conclude that (at least in 1940) it was not possible for whatever reason. Concerning the aft compartment: Maybe they could do the maintenance, but it was too difficult/cumbersome and thus, the disadvantage of having a G7a was small compared to the maintenance difficulties. The original German version states the same, i.e., there is no translation error. I find it hard to believe that it's an intended misinformation. The document contains tons of reliable information which I would judge much more critical than the G7a vs. G7e torpedo stowage layout. Why should they fake this information and not the other parts? Anyway, everybody can believe whatever he wants. But, I myself consider the document to be the best source for how torpedos were stored in the VIIC (at least in 1940). Best, LGN1 PS: From what source do you have the information "the underfloor reserve was limited to two steamers in both center positions"?