Sub Vs Sub in WWII --wreck found

Brag · 08-31-07, 08:39 AM

Here's an item our Finnish friends will find of particular interest:

http://www.thelocal.se/7777/20070703/

ReallyDedPoet · 08-31-07, 09:29 AM

From that site, interesting.

A Finnish U-boat under the command of captain Anti Leino was dispatched from Mariehamn. During the night, Leino found the Russian boat.

The two submarines were at the sea's surface when the Finnish vessel fired two torpedoes. Both missed, and when the Russian sub tried to escape with a rapid dive, Captain Leino decided to ram his enemy.

"It's an unbelievable situation and an extraordinary feat from the Finnish captain to make this split-second decision in the heat of battle, putting his and his crew's life at risk," said Björn Rosenlöf.

The Russian submarine sank with a crew of 38 men onboard. Meanwhile, the Finnish boat limped back to Mariehamn, damaged and offloading water with pumps.

RDP

Jimbuna · 08-31-07, 11:08 AM

Let us hope they treat her like other sub war graves and leave her alone

Packerton · 08-31-07, 11:24 AM

Hmm another sub vs sub battle besides that Brtish vs German Secret U boat one :hmm:

Jimbuna · 08-31-07, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Packerton

Hmm another sub vs sub battle besides that Brtish vs German Secret U boat one :hmm:

The difference being though....both British and German were submerged and the German sank as a result of a hit from a torpedo

Packerton · 08-31-07, 03:47 PM

Truly a good shot

08-31-07, 08:39 AM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Sub Vs Sub in WWII --wreck found Here's an item our Finnish friends will find of particular interest: http://www.thelocal.se/7777/20070703/ __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

08-31-07, 09:29 AM	#2
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,885 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	From that site, interesting. A Finnish U-boat under the command of captain Anti Leino was dispatched from Mariehamn. During the night, Leino found the Russian boat. The two submarines were at the sea's surface when the Finnish vessel fired two torpedoes. Both missed, and when the Russian sub tried to escape with a rapid dive, Captain Leino decided to ram his enemy. "It's an unbelievable situation and an extraordinary feat from the Finnish captain to make this split-second decision in the heat of battle, putting his and his crew's life at risk," said Björn Rosenlöf. The Russian submarine sank with a crew of 38 men onboard. Meanwhile, the Finnish boat limped back to Mariehamn, damaged and offloading water with pumps. RDP __________________ Back in the Day

08-31-07, 11:08 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Let us hope they treat her like other sub war graves and leave her alone __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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08-31-07, 11:24 AM	#4
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Hmm another sub vs sub battle besides that Brtish vs German Secret U boat one :hmm:

08-31-07, 03:47 PM	#6
Packerton Sonar Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newfoundland,Canada Posts: 398 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Truly a good shot