A question about WW1 U boats

breadcatcher101 · 06-16-10, 03:54 PM

I have seen pics of some and they have masts on them. What was the purpose for these? Wireless maybe? They would have to fold down I would think as they would protrude above the scope.

TLAM Strike · 06-16-10, 04:14 PM

Yes:

Interestingly this antenna design is still in use today! Check out these photos of a captured North Korean submarine:

Notice anything similar?

06-16-10, 03:54 PM	#1
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	A question about WW1 U boats I have seen pics of some and they have masts on them. What was the purpose for these? Wireless maybe? They would have to fold down I would think as they would protrude above the scope.

06-16-10, 04:14 PM	#2
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Yes: Interestingly this antenna design is still in use today! Check out these photos of a captured North Korean submarine: Notice anything similar? __________________