ADVICE ON GOING TO LABOE TO SEE U995.

flag4 · 08-22-11, 08:00 AM

...thinking of planning a trip to Laboe to see U 995 maybe in the spring next year. i want to take my two children and i am wondering has anyone made this trip before from England (with children?) where i live. is it best to fly or go by coach? is there a recognised route to be taken or is it all a bit ad hoc?
i have no idea, but i thought asking here first might give me some good advice. i would be very thankful for anyones thoughts or ideas on this - cheers.

SubConscious · 08-22-11, 08:55 AM

The only potentially helpful advice I can offer is to bring a camcorder or other such device. It's really difficult to get good perspective in tight quarters from photos.

Best wishes on your trip! Hopefully you'll find a day/time that won't be too crowded.

I went to the US Navy Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut several years ago. The missus and I were driving home from a conference in Rhode Island and made it there just as the tour of the Nautilus closed. I was disappointed that we had missed the tour and we were ready to leave when we were advised that the museum CO authorized us to tour the boat. That kind of courtesy and professionalism is rare these days.

http://www.ussnautilus.org/virtualTo..._nautilus.html

danasan · 08-22-11, 09:51 AM

Here is some info, if you did not know already:

http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u...te_english.htm

I'd fly from England to Hamburg, that is not so far away then...

Jimbuna · 08-22-11, 11:22 AM

Now that is a trip I definitely intend making myself one day...be sure to post the video/pictures after the trip

flag4 · 08-23-11, 08:27 AM

...thanks all. danasan thanks for the link - i have started my inquiries. and SubConcious you were indeed lucky to be given such a treat!
jimbuna, i'll post the pics when i return - maybe i'll see you there too!

Jimbuna · 08-23-11, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by flag4

...thanks all. danasan thanks for the link - i have started my inquiries. and SubConcious you were indeed lucky to be given such a treat!
jimbuna, i'll post the pics when i return - maybe i'll see you there too!

You just might

nerfhearder1977 · 08-24-11, 06:49 PM

Drove up there from Stuttgart four years ago, I always traveled with my Truck, Kayak & Mountain bike. So Hotels I dodged. Funny enough. I threw my tent up on the beach under the bow and broke camp at dawn(Very quiet area) Keil is a nice town with plenty of Hotels and is about 15 min from the boat, there is a RV camp site further down the beach by the U-Boat memorial. I don't advise paddling out in the bay though. nearly got rammed by a tanker doing 15kts, Ha Ha. Also about 1.5-2 hrs is Bremerhaven and the XXI moored there. you can check em both out!
PS there is also a few of the bunker left in Keil bay as well.

08-22-11, 08:00 AM	#1
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	ADVICE ON GOING TO LABOE TO SEE U995. ...thinking of planning a trip to Laboe to see U 995 maybe in the spring next year. i want to take my two children and i am wondering has anyone made this trip before from England (with children?) where i live. is it best to fly or go by coach? is there a recognised route to be taken or is it all a bit ad hoc? i have no idea, but i thought asking here first might give me some good advice. i would be very thankful for anyones thoughts or ideas on this - cheers. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

08-22-11, 08:55 AM	#2
SubConscious Frogman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 309 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	The only potentially helpful advice I can offer is to bring a camcorder or other such device. It's really difficult to get good perspective in tight quarters from photos. Best wishes on your trip! Hopefully you'll find a day/time that won't be too crowded. I went to the US Navy Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut several years ago. The missus and I were driving home from a conference in Rhode Island and made it there just as the tour of the Nautilus closed. I was disappointed that we had missed the tour and we were ready to leave when we were advised that the museum CO authorized us to tour the boat. That kind of courtesy and professionalism is rare these days. http://www.ussnautilus.org/virtualTo..._nautilus.html __________________ "Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas..." - Emerson

08-22-11, 09:51 AM	#3
danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Here is some info, if you did not know already: http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u...te_english.htm I'd fly from England to Hamburg, that is not so far away then... __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."

08-22-11, 11:22 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Now that is a trip I definitely intend making myself one day...be sure to post the video/pictures after the trip __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-23-11, 08:27 AM	#5
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	...thanks all. danasan thanks for the link - i have started my inquiries. and SubConcious you were indeed lucky to be given such a treat! jimbuna, i'll post the pics when i return - maybe i'll see you there too! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

08-24-11, 06:49 PM	#7
nerfhearder1977 Nub Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	my trip Drove up there from Stuttgart four years ago, I always traveled with my Truck, Kayak & Mountain bike. So Hotels I dodged. Funny enough. I threw my tent up on the beach under the bow and broke camp at dawn(Very quiet area) Keil is a nice town with plenty of Hotels and is about 15 min from the boat, there is a RV camp site further down the beach by the U-Boat memorial. I don't advise paddling out in the bay though. nearly got rammed by a tanker doing 15kts, Ha Ha. Also about 1.5-2 hrs is Bremerhaven and the XXI moored there. you can check em both out! PS there is also a few of the bunker left in Keil bay as well.