Sunken U-Boat seen for the first time in 74 years.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 08-31-16, 06:43 PM

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OCRACOKE, N.C. — The sonar “target” first appears as a green and yellow streak on Randy Holt’s computer screen. Up ahead, nothing can yet be seen through the dark water 700 feet below the ocean surface.

Holt’s submersible, Nomad, glides over the sandy bottom, fighting the current and searching. With each sonar sweep, the image grows more distinct on the screen. “Very good,” Holt says. “We’re real close to this thing.”
Then he spots something outside, and switches off the lights: “See the shadow?” A large black silhouette emerges from the gloom. “Yeah,” Holt says. “This is our U-boat.”
It’s the German submarine U-576, resting on its side, right where it sank in 1942. Its wooden deck plates have rotted away after 74 years underwater. But its hull, conning tower, and deck gun — nicknamed “Peterle,” little Peter — are still there.

Source http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/aft...t5j?li=BBnb7Kz

Buddahaid · 08-31-16, 07:08 PM

Wiki says the sub was located two years ago.

Commander Wallace · 08-31-16, 07:46 PM

It may well turn out the registry number of the U boat from wiki leaks is wrong, or this one is. At any rate, they have found another U boat.

Very Cool.

HW3 · 08-31-16, 09:17 PM

From the linked article

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Using sonar and other devices, it was found in August 2014. One of the merchant ships it sank in the battle had been found nearby the year before.

But last week was the first time anyone had actually seen the sub since it was shelled and depth-charged to the bottom that Wednesday in 1942, eight months after the U.S. entered World War II.

GT182 · 08-31-16, 09:27 PM

Just saw it and read about it. 45 souls still onboard, as all hatches they could see are still dogged.

Jimbuna · 09-01-16, 04:59 AM

Link to a site relating to the discovery of U-576 but dated October 22, 2014
http://www.livescience.com/48392-wwi...nd-images.html

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 09-01-16, 07:04 AM

So just to clarify, this U-Boat had been indeed been located back in 2014 but this was the first time that the them that found this U-Boat was able to get photos and film it for the first time. I think then the headline for the article should of been something like, "Sunken U-Boat seen for the first time in 74 years." rather then what was used.

Jimbuna · 09-01-16, 07:08 AM

I've changed the title for you

August · 09-01-16, 10:10 AM

Technically it's also the first time anyone has seen the Bluefields in 74 years too.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 09-01-16, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I've changed the title for you

Thanks mate!

@August That is true.

08-31-16, 07:08 PM	#2
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,321 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Wiki says the sub was located two years ago. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

08-31-16, 09:27 PM	#5
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Just saw it and read about it. 45 souls still onboard, as all hatches they could see are still dogged. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

09-01-16, 04:59 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Link to a site relating to the discovery of U-576 but dated October 22, 2014 http://www.livescience.com/48392-wwi...nd-images.html __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-01-16, 07:04 AM	#7
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	So just to clarify, this U-Boat had been indeed been located back in 2014 but this was the first time that the them that found this U-Boat was able to get photos and film it for the first time. I think then the headline for the article should of been something like, "Sunken U-Boat seen for the first time in 74 years." rather then what was used. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

09-01-16, 07:08 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I've changed the title for you __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-31-16, 07:46 PM	#3
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,297 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	It may well turn out the registry number of the U boat from wiki leaks is wrong, or this one is. At any rate, they have found another U boat. Very Cool.

09-01-16, 10:10 AM	#9
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Technically it's also the first time anyone has seen the Bluefields in 74 years too.