What Uboats had wooden decks?

From my understanding the TypeVIIC and VIIC/41 some had wooden decks. Usually they were covered in resin. But did the TypeVIIB or VIIA have wooden decks?

I have the texture I just need to know if I should apply it.

[Gerald]

I would think so, and that,even IX boats had so ... but that's to find this on google, for further information...

[Jimbuna]

The majority of U-boat types had wooden decks because of their non-slip characteristics and the fact wood was lighter than metal and easier to maintain.

[Fish In The Water]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

The majority of U-boat types had wooden decks because of their non-slip characteristics and the fact wood was lighter than metal and easier to maintain.

I think weight was the primary consideration though it was certainly easier to replace as well.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

I think weight was the primary consideration though it was certainly easier to replace as well.

Danke Der Onkle

Originally Posted by jimbuna

The majority of U-boat types had wooden decks because of their non-slip characteristics and the fact wood was lighter than metal and easier to maintain.

Jimbuna do you know what types specifically? I currently have wooden deck textures in use for my Type IIA, IID, and VIIC. All my other uboat textures are of metal decks.

Oh, and my textures dont look like wood plank, its tar covered wood with slits in it to resemble a metal deck. Which I think is historically accurate. I don't think the wood looked like planks, it had slits in it resembling the metal decks I think.

[Jimbuna]

I do have definitive data stored on another hardrive but at this moment in time it is not easily accessible.

[Von Hilde]

US fleet boats as well as IJ. Teak planks over steel framework and teak hatches reinforced with steal framework. Teak is resiliant in water and is cheaper then steel and does not get as slipery when wet. Decks were coated with coal dust mixed with diesel oil to keep the wood waterproof and dark, as not to be seen by aircraft when just below the surface.

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I do have definitive data stored on another hardrive but at this moment in time it is not easily accessible.

Thanks Jimbuna, even if you could let me know from what you remember has wooden decks that would be great. I know for certain VIIC/41 and some VIIC boats had wooden decks, slitted wood with the black tar or resin on it. But I'm not sure about the other boats.

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