The Real Balz? Not Really, But...

Sailor Steve · 06-30-09, 10:46 AM

Brag should love this.

I was doing research into ship names when I came across the story of the WW1 U-53, commanded by Kapitanleutnant Hans Rose. In 1916 Rose boldly sailed his boat into Newport, Rhode Island, and entertained U.S. Navy personel right there on U-53! He then proceeded to sink seven merchants in International waters off Nantucket while a number of U.S. destroyers watched, and even asked one destroyer to move so he could torpedo a Dutch steamer!

A pretty amazing warrior. Balz should be so lucky.

http://www.lilysohl.net/U%20Boat-53.htm

Brag · 06-30-09, 10:57 AM

Hmm, Balz being up-Balzed?

Great story, Steve. I likrd the bit of asking a destroyer to get out of the way. That's one for the books.

sunvalleyslim · 06-30-09, 03:02 PM

Hmm, Balz being up-Balzed?

Great story, Steve. I liked the bit of asking a destroyer to get out of the way. That's one for the books.

I'd have to say that was a Balzy move......Kapt Balz would be proud of Kapt Rose. In fact I'm sure that later it will come to light that Kapt Balz had actually met with Kapt Rose in a Cantina in Mexico with a beautiful senorita on their laps, and Tecate Beer in their hands. This being after WWI I'm sure Balz listened to Kapt Rose's War Stories. And utilized them in his future endeavors......

Brag · 06-30-09, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sunvalleyslim

Hmm, Balz being up-Balzed?

Great story, Steve. I liked the bit of asking a destroyer to get out of the way. That's one for the books.

I'd have to say that was a Balzy move......Kapt Balz would be proud of Kapt Rose. In fact I'm sure that later it will come to light that Kapt Balz had actually met with Kapt Rose in a Cantina in Mexico with a beautiful senorita on their laps, and Tecate Beer in their hands. This being after WWI I'm sure Balz listened to Kapt Rose's War Stories. And utilized them in his future endeavors......

I'm sure you are right, Slim. We'll see what Balz's bio reveals

coronas · 07-01-09, 02:36 PM

Great read, Steve.
Up-Balzed

Jimbuna · 07-01-09, 03:18 PM

Isn't it amazing how some of the zaniest stories come from such serious topics

06-30-09, 10:46 AM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	The Real Balz? Not Really, But... Brag should love this. I was doing research into ship names when I came across the story of the WW1 U-53, commanded by Kapitanleutnant Hans Rose. In 1916 Rose boldly sailed his boat into Newport, Rhode Island, and entertained U.S. Navy personel right there on U-53! He then proceeded to sink seven merchants in International waters off Nantucket while a number of U.S. destroyers watched, and even asked one destroyer to move so he could torpedo a Dutch steamer! A pretty amazing warrior. Balz should be so lucky. http://www.lilysohl.net/U%20Boat-53.htm __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-30-09, 10:57 AM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Hmm, Balz being up-Balzed? Great story, Steve. I likrd the bit of asking a destroyer to get out of the way. That's one for the books. __________________ 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/

06-30-09, 03:02 PM	#3
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Hmm, Balz being up-Balzed? Great story, Steve. I liked the bit of asking a destroyer to get out of the way. That's one for the books. I'd have to say that was a Balzy move......Kapt Balz would be proud of Kapt Rose. In fact I'm sure that later it will come to light that Kapt Balz had actually met with Kapt Rose in a Cantina in Mexico with a beautiful senorita on their laps, and Tecate Beer in their hands. This being after WWI I'm sure Balz listened to Kapt Rose's War Stories. And utilized them in his future endeavors...... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

07-01-09, 02:36 PM	#5
coronas Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Asturias, España Posts: 1,168 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Great read, Steve. Up-Balzed __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Isn't it amazing how some of the zaniest stories come from such serious topics __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!