U-534 Sliced open with giant cheese wire!

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?

Ducimus · 04-10-08, 10:01 PM

>>she's as new and seaworthy as the day she slipped out of drydock?

No. Only shes in very good condition. Seaworthy? Hell no.

At any rate, like i said, if i was a diehard uboat fan, id be more concerned about U-995.

The 7th and 8th picture from the bottom at this URL:

http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08228.htm

Is what happends when you leave your WW2 submarines laying around outside with poor maintenance and upkeep.

seaniam81 · 04-11-08, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

>>she's as new and seaworthy as the day she slipped out of drydock?

No. Only shes in very good condition. Seaworthy? Hell no.

At any rate, like i said, if i was a diehard uboat fan, id be more concerned about U-995.

The 7th and 8th picture from the bottom at this URL:

http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08228.htm

Is what happends when you leave your WW2 submarines laying around outside with poor maintenance and upkeep.

Thats a sad sight to see.

gumbeau · 04-11-08, 07:09 AM

What is sad is the major reason they cut it up is a disability discrimination law would have prevented anyone from viewing the inside of the U-Boat because it could not be brought into compliance with the law. So all are denied because a few cannot be accomodated.

Sad and Silly

kikn79 · 04-11-08, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Graf Paper

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?

She's in good condition, but not seaworthy. They cut 2 huge holes in the side of the hull (just aft of the forward torpedo room and just forward of the aft torpedo room) for tours. I went there last summer and took a tour. It was interesting with lots of sounds and lights for the tourists. No pictures were allowed inside and the tour guide just follows a script. You really can't ask any questions. (at least thats what they said when I was there.) I liked the USS Cobia tour better.

Here's a pic I took, though.

Chuck

Ducimus · 04-11-08, 01:39 PM

Der See Kow ....turned Cash Cow :rotfl:

M. Sarsfield · 04-11-08, 02:01 PM

I like visiting the boats that let you feel at home. If I want Disney World, I'll go there. Still, I need to see the 505 at least once.

SimHq Tom Cofield · 04-11-08, 10:35 PM

If it wasn't for the Museum of Science and industry the 505 probably would have ended up as a target on the ocean floor. I don't think they have ever made a 'profit' off of the boat. If I remember right she has been called a great big white elephant for the museum.

I've paid several times to see her, although I haven't been there since the concrete cover was put into place. I just thank goodness that she is still around.

04-10-08, 09:48 PM	#3
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.

04-11-08, 02:01 PM	#9
M. Sarsfield Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,016 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like visiting the boats that let you feel at home. If I want Disney World, I'll go there. Still, I need to see the 505 at least once. __________________ 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

04-11-08, 10:35 PM	#10
SimHq Tom Cofield Commander Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 30 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	If it wasn't for the Museum of Science and industry the 505 probably would have ended up as a target on the ocean floor. I don't think they have ever made a 'profit' off of the boat. If I remember right she has been called a great big white elephant for the museum. I've paid several times to see her, although I haven't been there since the concrete cover was put into place. I just thank goodness that she is still around. __________________ Thomas Cofield Feature Editor, SimHq.com www.simhq.com cofster1@simhq.com

04-10-08, 09:08 PM	#1
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.

04-10-08, 10:01 PM	#4
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	>>she's as new and seaworthy as the day she slipped out of drydock? No. Only shes in very good condition. Seaworthy? Hell no. At any rate, like i said, if i was a diehard uboat fan, id be more concerned about U-995. The 7th and 8th picture from the bottom at this URL: http://www.navsource.org/archives/08/08228.htm Is what happends when you leave your WW2 submarines laying around outside with poor maintenance and upkeep.

04-11-08, 07:09 AM	#6
gumbeau Watch Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 17 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	What is sad is the major reason they cut it up is a disability discrimination law would have prevented anyone from viewing the inside of the U-Boat because it could not be brought into compliance with the law. So all are denied because a few cannot be accomodated. Sad and Silly

04-11-08, 01:39 PM	#8
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Der See Kow ....turned Cash Cow :rotfl: