Iron coffins.... indeed.

kv29 · 08-26-09, 08:51 PM

I was reading about ww2 subs being found here and there from time to time, and I was wondering, what would it be to be able to enter one of those "iron coffins"?

the ones that might be still sealed I mean, those that got sunk by different causes than flooding.

Would be wonderful, and terrible at the same time. I hope you know what I mean.

donut · 08-26-09, 08:56 PM

mookiemookie · 08-26-09, 08:59 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Divers-.../dp/0375508589

I know its not a a fleet boat, but I would say order that book. They treat the men who went down with that U-boat with the respect they deserve, while still exploring the wreck.

Otherwise, let the dead rest.

gimpy117 · 08-26-09, 09:17 PM

we usually leave the dead undisturbed as a sign of respect.

kv29 · 08-27-09, 05:58 AM

No, I don´t mean disrispect.
I know about american policy not to touch sub wrecks out of respect. Im talking about genuine archaeological interest. They are time capsules after all.

Of course, I cannot separate the emotional aspect of it. Perhaps is too soon to talk about something like this.
Mookie, I will take a look at it. Thanks!

Peace.

Hitman · 08-27-09, 07:32 AM

The concept of war grave seems to fade away with time

. We do respect now the dead from WW2, but apparently have no respect for old egyptian tombs and such.

Rest in peace, archeology is not justificable when we know well all about those men and machines.

ETR3(SS) · 08-27-09, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kv29

I was reading about ww2 subs being found here and there from time to time, and I was wondering, what would it be to be able to enter one of those "iron coffins"?

the ones that might be still sealed I mean, those that got sunk by different causes than flooding.

Would be wonderful, and terrible at the same time. I hope you know what I mean.

Like it was said before, these boats are war graves, no different than a cemetery.There are plenty of submarines converted to museum purposes and that's where you have your archaeological interest. Going into any sunken submarine just isn't right to me, regardless of the nationality. All submariners past and present share a common bond of brotherhood, it's like being part of the worlds largest family. As for your statement about "sunk by other means than flooding", what other means?

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kv29 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 342 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Iron coffins.... indeed. I was reading about ww2 subs being found here and there from time to time, and I was wondering, what would it be to be able to enter one of those "iron coffins"? the ones that might be still sealed I mean, those that got sunk by different causes than flooding. Would be wonderful, and terrible at the same time. I hope you know what I mean.

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donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	You would defile men on eternal patrol ?

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mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Divers-.../dp/0375508589 I know its not a a fleet boat, but I would say order that book. They treat the men who went down with that U-boat with the respect they deserve, while still exploring the wreck. Otherwise, let the dead rest. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

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gimpy117 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 3,243 Downloads: 108 Uploads: 0	we usually leave the dead undisturbed as a sign of respect. __________________ Member of the Subsim Zombie Army

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Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	The concept of war grave seems to fade away with time . We do respect now the dead from WW2, but apparently have no respect for old egyptian tombs and such. Rest in peace, archeology is not justificable when we know well all about those men and machines. __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

08-27-09, 05:58 AM	#5
kv29 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buenos Aires Posts: 342 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	No, I don´t mean disrispect. I know about american policy not to touch sub wrecks out of respect. Im talking about genuine archaeological interest. They are time capsules after all. Of course, I cannot separate the emotional aspect of it. Perhaps is too soon to talk about something like this. Mookie, I will take a look at it. Thanks! Peace.