U-534 Sliced open with giant cheese wire!

M. Sarsfield · 04-10-08, 09:58 AM

They had to put the Batfish on several barges to move it up the Arkansas River to its current berth. The boat is still able to float, though. Back in 1973 I think it took about $500,000 to pull that off. I can imagine the price today.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 04-10-08, 10:50 AM

What a shame. It's like that B-17 found in the Northern Range here on the island. It crashed and was never found during the war. Recently someone discovered the wreck and the its occupants including crew id which were conveyed to their families back in the states. They left the wreck there unable to move it. Besides tropical decay would've made it impossible anyway. I know there must be some u-boat wrecks off our coasts, just to find them.

-Pv- · 04-10-08, 07:35 PM

At least one U-boat wreck was found in the last couple years off the US East coast. German records indicates it should have been thousands of miles away from where it was found.
-Pv-

FIREWALL · 04-10-08, 07:46 PM

After crowds slow down and the novelity wears off and it cost more to keep the exibit up than their bringing in it will go to the highest bidder for scrap.

Ducimus · 04-10-08, 09:08 PM

If it wasnt a rusted wreck dredged up off the sea floor id be more concerned over it. U-534 really is inconsequential when you consider another sub of its type is intact, in "cherry" condition, and is entombed in a concrete shelter where the elements can do no damage to it.

If i had more of a vested interest, id be more concerned about U-995 and why its still outside and exposed to the elements.

FIREWALL · 04-10-08, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

If it wasnt a rusted wreck dredged up off the sea floor id be more concerned over it. U-534 really is inconsequential when you consider another sub of its type is intact, in "cherry" condition, and is entombed in a concrete shelter where the elements can do no damage to it.

If i had more of a vested interest, id be more concerned about U-995 and why its still outside and exposed to the elements.

I couldn't have said it better.

Graf Paper · 04-10-08, 09:48 PM

Speaking of U-505, am I right in the thought that the recently completed restoration makes this XIC boat more or less in mint condition and she's as new and seaworthy as the day she slipped out of drydock?

My sister visited U-505 before it was moved to the new bunker and took several photographs. I've told her to send me copies or face her fate.

I ain't decided what that is, yet, but it probably involves a pool, R/C u-boat, and her with a smokestack strapped to her back.

Does anyone know where I can get 1/144 scale live torpedo warheads?

modisch · 04-11-08, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Pv-

At least one U-boat wreck was found in the last couple years off the US East coast. German records indicates it should have been thousands of miles away from where it was found.
-Pv-

there are quite a few uboat wrecks along the east coast. Three are listed on this diving site for North Carolina.

Kinda hard to 'tour' a wreck on the seafloor. But it's probably makes for good diving for the folks that do that. I've never done more than snorkeling, though... so no uboat wrecks for me.

-m

04-10-08, 09:58 AM	#1
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They had to put the Batfish on several barges to move it up the Arkansas River to its current berth. The boat is still able to float, though. Back in 1973 I think it took about $500,000 to pull that off. I can imagine the price today. __________________ MJS USS Batfish Volunteer/Reenactor www.ss310.com www.ussbatfish.com Communism killed over 100M people and all that I got was this lousy signature.* *http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/COM.ART.HTM

04-10-08, 10:50 AM	#2
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	What a shame. It's like that B-17 found in the Northern Range here on the island. It crashed and was never found during the war. Recently someone discovered the wreck and the its occupants including crew id which were conveyed to their families back in the states. They left the wreck there unable to move it. Besides tropical decay would've made it impossible anyway. I know there must be some u-boat wrecks off our coasts, just to find them. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	After crowds slow down and the novelity wears off and it cost more to keep the exibit up than their bringing in it will go to the highest bidder for scrap. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-10-08, 09:48 PM	#7
Graf Paper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest United States Posts: 1,146 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 2	Speaking of U-505, am I right in the thought that the recently completed restoration makes this XIC boat more or less in mint condition and she's as new and seaworthy as the day she slipped out of drydock? My sister visited U-505 before it was moved to the new bunker and took several photographs. I've told her to send me copies or face her fate. I ain't decided what that is, yet, but it probably involves a pool, R/C u-boat, and her with a smokestack strapped to her back. Does anyone know where I can get 1/144 scale live torpedo warheads? __________________ Still sailing the high seas, hunting convoys with those who join me.

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04-10-08, 07:35 PM	#3
-Pv- The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,434 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	At least one U-boat wreck was found in the last couple years off the US East coast. German records indicates it should have been thousands of miles away from where it was found. -Pv-

04-10-08, 09:08 PM	#5
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	If it wasnt a rusted wreck dredged up off the sea floor id be more concerned over it. U-534 really is inconsequential when you consider another sub of its type is intact, in "cherry" condition, and is entombed in a concrete shelter where the elements can do no damage to it. If i had more of a vested interest, id be more concerned about U-995 and why its still outside and exposed to the elements.