My visit to the U-995

klh · 05-15-10, 08:54 AM

I realize that many of you have done this, but I have to share with fellow subsimmers who will understand. I had the opportunity on a business trip to Frankfurt to drive to Laboe and visit the U-995 last Thursday. It felt like completing a quest.

This completes my visits to all three of the remaining WWII U-boats (not counting the U2540 since it never went on patrol, but I hope to see that someday as well). I've been to the U-505 more times than I can count since I grew up in Indiana. I was fortunate to live in Liverpool for a few years, and I went on board the U-534 (before they cut her up - what a shame - there's nothing like going in through the hatch). And now, finally, the U-995. I feel like I should get some kind of merit badge or award, but I do have the coffee cups!

I arrived early, and was the first one aboard. I pretty much had her to myself for an hour and a half, with only a few other visitors quickly walking through.

I haven't sorted my photos yet, but here's a link to them...

http://public.fotki.com/khaehl/miscellaneous/u-boats/

What a day. Now I can't wait to get in some serious SH3 time (my PC won't run SH5).

MoN · 05-15-10, 09:11 AM

Quite a trip from Frankfurt to Kiel.
You could allways ask Ubi to add visiting them all as a Uplay achievement....

Planning on visiting U-995 again as soon as the weather gets better.

Schroeder · 05-15-10, 09:15 AM

Well done.

klh · 05-15-10, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MoN

Quite a trip from Frankfurt to Kiel.

About six hours on the Autobahn in a BMW convertible.

The only downside was the weather was too cold to put the top down.

RConch · 05-15-10, 10:02 AM

Well done.
Been to U 505.
Hope to get U 995 one day.
You did not mention going to the U boat Memorial, hope you went and paid your respects.

klh · 05-15-10, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rconch

You did not mention going to the U boat Memorial, hope you went and paid your respects.

Yes, I went there as well. The names on the wall put into perspective the reality of what, for us, is really a game. I went away impressed and respectful.

MoN · 05-15-10, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by klh

About six hours on the Autobahn in a BMW convertible.

The only downside was the weather was too cold to put the top down.

You missed the good weather by a few days, but i guess no speed limit made it quite enjoyable anyways.

sharkbit · 05-15-10, 11:28 AM

Any pics?

Jimbuna · 05-15-10, 11:42 AM

Nice one....love the mugs

I've never been to any.....yet

klh · 05-15-10, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sharkbit

Any pics?

Of course! Just finished uploading. They're linked above now.

Sailor Steve · 05-15-10, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by klh

I realize that many of you have done this, but I have to share with fellow subsimmers who will understand.

I missed the chance when I couldn't go to the Copenhagen Subsim meet last year. I'm glad you got to.

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I've been to the U-505 more times than I can count since I grew up in Indiana.

I did that once, way back in 1962. Did you get to go through her, back when they'd let you inside?

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I feel like I should get some kind of patch or award, but I do have the coffee cups!

You have my congratulations and envy; and they are awesome cups!

Redbear · 05-16-10, 10:00 AM

Congratulations Klh! I've been to U-505 a few times myself, and would love to see U-995! Maybe someday. Looks like you are one of the few (or only?) to complete the U Boat triple crown!

sharkbit · 05-17-10, 08:09 AM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing!

JohnWoo · 05-17-10, 08:40 AM

Nice pics !

05-15-10, 08:54 AM	#1
klh Der Alte Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 228 Downloads: 200 Uploads: 0	My visit to the U-995 I realize that many of you have done this, but I have to share with fellow subsimmers who will understand. I had the opportunity on a business trip to Frankfurt to drive to Laboe and visit the U-995 last Thursday. It felt like completing a quest. This completes my visits to all three of the remaining WWII U-boats (not counting the U2540 since it never went on patrol, but I hope to see that someday as well). I've been to the U-505 more times than I can count since I grew up in Indiana. I was fortunate to live in Liverpool for a few years, and I went on board the U-534 (before they cut her up - what a shame - there's nothing like going in through the hatch). And now, finally, the U-995. I feel like I should get some kind of merit badge or award, but I do have the coffee cups! I arrived early, and was the first one aboard. I pretty much had her to myself for an hour and a half, with only a few other visitors quickly walking through. I haven't sorted my photos yet, but here's a link to them... http://public.fotki.com/khaehl/miscellaneous/u-boats/ What a day. Now I can't wait to get in some serious SH3 time (my PC won't run SH5). Last edited by klh; 05-15-10 at 08:31 PM.

05-15-10, 09:15 AM	#3
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Well done. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

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RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	Well done. Been to U 505. Hope to get U 995 one day. You did not mention going to the U boat Memorial, hope you went and paid your respects. __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

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sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Any pics? __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

05-15-10, 11:42 AM	#9
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05-15-10, 09:11 AM	#2
MoN Seaman Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 38 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Quite a trip from Frankfurt to Kiel. You could allways ask Ubi to add visiting them all as a Uplay achievement.... Planning on visiting U-995 again as soon as the weather gets better.

05-16-10, 10:00 AM	#12
Redbear Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 208 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Congratulations Klh! I've been to U-505 a few times myself, and would love to see U-995! Maybe someday. Looks like you are one of the few (or only?) to complete the U Boat triple crown!

05-17-10, 08:09 AM	#13
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Nice pics. Thanks for sharing! __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

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