German U-boat pre-deployment process

Chad · 07-19-17, 03:04 PM

We all know the scene in Das Boot when the Captain, the Chief, and the guest arrive in the U-boat pen and all of the crew is on deck waiting patiently, but I am curious, on the day of a U-boat setting sail what actually goes on prior to leaving for their mission?

I am sure it takes more than a morning to make sure the U-boat is sea-worthy, including loading the weapon stores, cramming as much food and water wherever there is space available. But what specifically (even if it is a check list) does the crew do the day of departure?

07-19-17, 03:04 PM	#1
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	German U-boat pre-deployment process We all know the scene in Das Boot when the Captain, the Chief, and the guest arrive in the U-boat pen and all of the crew is on deck waiting patiently, but I am curious, on the day of a U-boat setting sail what actually goes on prior to leaving for their mission? I am sure it takes more than a morning to make sure the U-boat is sea-worthy, including loading the weapon stores, cramming as much food and water wherever there is space available. But what specifically (even if it is a check list) does the crew do the day of departure? __________________