Flip that sub

cj95 · 05-02-17, 12:24 AM

BdU in its wisdom decided to dispatch me to AN14 right between the Shetland and Orkney islands in my little Type II.

U-24 spent most of the first day diving to avoid Swordfish patrol planes and at one time got straddled by bombs in mid-dive.

I was surprised to see my boat literally flip over on its top for a moment before righting itself and limping away with heavy damage.

Now I survived, but correct me if im wrong wouldn't the "flip" have completely flooded my saddle tanks and sent me straight to the bottom? I thought the lower edges were open to sea.

Maybe it lived because the 'flip' was so rapid?

05-02-17, 12:24 AM	#1
cj95 Lieutenant Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 258 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 0	Flip that sub BdU in its wisdom decided to dispatch me to AN14 right between the Shetland and Orkney islands in my little Type II. U-24 spent most of the first day diving to avoid Swordfish patrol planes and at one time got straddled by bombs in mid-dive. I was surprised to see my boat literally flip over on its top for a moment before righting itself and limping away with heavy damage. Now I survived, but correct me if im wrong wouldn't the "flip" have completely flooded my saddle tanks and sent me straight to the bottom? I thought the lower edges were open to sea. Maybe it lived because the 'flip' was so rapid? __________________ . >> USS TEXAS BB-35 Restoration CrewMember <<