swim around u boat? - Page 2

U-84 · 04-04-08, 11:17 AM

little off topic from WWII to Vietnam...there were a number of of incidents where U.S. patrol craft crews when off duty went water sking. As for U-boat crews...im sure it happened at least once, cause it somewhat raises morale to have a break, and im sure it was probably down south, away from the english channel as that was by far the warmest waters.

Dowly · 04-04-08, 11:19 AM

Like already mentioned, they did swim when it was calm. Some even build hammocks to the deck and bathed in sun. I have a book with lots of photos of the crew just laying around the deck when off duty.

Venatore · 04-04-08, 07:04 PM

Yes they did, a U-boat captain was killed when he dove from the conning tower and slammed into the saddle tank head first.

Kaleu. Jochen Mohr · 04-04-08, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

Like already mentioned, they did swim when it was calm. Some even build hammocks to the deck and bathed in sun. I have a book with lots of photos of the crew just laying around the deck when off duty.

danoh · 04-05-08, 08:49 PM

That was a most interesting read JScones, thanks much.

04-04-08, 11:17 AM	#16
U-84 Medic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: under you in my VIIC Posts: 168 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	little off topic from WWII to Vietnam...there were a number of of incidents where U.S. patrol craft crews when off duty went water sking. As for U-boat crews...im sure it happened at least once, cause it somewhat raises morale to have a break, and im sure it was probably down south, away from the english channel as that was by far the warmest waters. __________________ Never fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning- Field Marshall Erwin Rommel Courage is being scared to death, but saddeling up anyways- John Wayne

04-05-08, 08:49 PM	#20
danoh Seaman Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 33 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That was a most interesting read JScones, thanks much. __________________ "What the world needs is less love and more common decency" - Kurt Vonnegut

04-04-08, 11:19 AM	#17
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,053 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Like already mentioned, they did swim when it was calm. Some even build hammocks to the deck and bathed in sun. I have a book with lots of photos of the crew just laying around the deck when off duty.

04-04-08, 07:04 PM	#18
Venatore Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia:- Sydney Posts: 2,049 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Yes they did, a U-boat captain was killed when he dove from the conning tower and slammed into the saddle tank head first.