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irish1958 · 09-26-09, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl9te

U480 was not sunk by human action. It sunk after having contact with a seamine in a secret minefield.

It was never located by ASDIC !

You are right; the stuff worked. The point is that it didn't make any difference for almost all U-boats. Something else killed them, and they had no way to escape.

FIREWALL · 09-27-09, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by irish1958

You are right; the stuff worked. The point is that it didn't make any difference for almost all U-boats. Something else killed them, and they had no way to escape.

The ones that survived had good Kpllt's.

That's why I don't use it .

Ford Prefect · 09-28-09, 08:45 AM

There's only really one way to find out as to the effectiveness of the stuff. You need to restore a U boat, coat it up, put it out to sea and test it using period sonar. There's too much contradictory evidence in the history books on which to base any theory.

U2222 · 09-28-09, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

There's only really one way to find out as to the effectiveness of the stuff. You need to restore a U boat, coat it up, put it out to sea and test it using period sonar. There's too much contradictory evidence in the history books on which to base any theory.

Surely in this day and age it could easily be replicated in a lab?
I knew they should not have cut up U534!

Zilch · 09-28-09, 09:22 AM

Yeah...I'm sure there's a rationale for slicing that thing up. Even though it's better on the surface where people can appreciate it in some form, as opposed to the ocean floor, seeing it cut up like a sausage still makes me retch a little.

Ford Prefect · 09-28-09, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by U2222

Surely in this day and age it could easily be replicated in a lab?
I knew they should not have cut up U534!

Possibly, but where's the fun in that? Surely having a working Uboat taking to the seas is a fun idea? I'd wager a fair number of folks on here would pay to have a ride on one.

U2222 · 09-28-09, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

Possibly, but where's the fun in that? Surely having a working Uboat taking to the seas is a fun idea? I'd wager a fair number of folks on here would pay to have a ride on one.

Yes, count me in.
Why should David Jason have all the fun.

Ford Prefect · 09-28-09, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by U2222

Yes, count me in.
Why should David Jason have all the fun.

I thought that would sway you.

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Zilch Torpedoman Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 118 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	Yeah...I'm sure there's a rationale for slicing that thing up. Even though it's better on the surface where people can appreciate it in some form, as opposed to the ocean floor, seeing it cut up like a sausage still makes me retch a little. __________________ Depth charges pounding your flanges loose? Hedgehogs dislodging your precious bulkheads? Use Beemans Gum! Freshens breath and doubles as an adhesive in a pinch. The gum of choice aboard U-54!