Real life U-boat crew clothes question....

John Pancoast · 08-13-06, 12:39 PM

Something I've always wondered........why in the hell would one want to wear a leather coat when on any ship, let alone a sub ?

Cold, clammy leather.....yeah, that's what I'd want in the North Atlantic

Anyway, anyone have any info. on why this was used, instead of say, oilskin ?

Marriott · 08-13-06, 03:44 PM

Leather is stylish of course! and because with fur on the inside its very very warm and leather lasts a long time.

John Pancoast · 08-13-06, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Marriott

Leather is stylish of course! and because with fur on the inside its very very warm and leather lasts a long time.

Did they have a lining though ?

Jmack · 08-13-06, 07:53 PM

recomended reading OSPREY MILITARY ELITE SERIES U-BOAT CREWS 1914-1945

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/185...670330?ie=UTF8

08-13-06, 12:39 PM	#1
John Pancoast Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnysoda Posts: 3,211 Downloads: 501 Uploads: 4	Real life U-boat crew clothes question.... Something I've always wondered........why in the hell would one want to wear a leather coat when on any ship, let alone a sub ? Cold, clammy leather.....yeah, that's what I'd want in the North Atlantic Anyway, anyone have any info. on why this was used, instead of say, oilskin ?

08-13-06, 03:44 PM	#2
Marriott Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 113 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Leather is stylish of course! and because with fur on the inside its very very warm and leather lasts a long time.

08-13-06, 07:53 PM	#4
Jmack Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 669 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	recomended reading OSPREY MILITARY ELITE SERIES U-BOAT CREWS 1914-1945 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/185...670330?ie=UTF8