My visit to the U-995 - Page 2

geosub1978 · 05-16-10, 02:11 AM

For me, it was amazing looking down from the top of the memorial to the U-995 (50m height). This gave me a direct indication of the diving depth at sea! Furthermore, I kept on wathing the hydrophone device. It was so diffrent from the one that we have in SH3!

Hitman · 05-16-10, 03:44 AM

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Just imagine, you saved yourself the embarrassment of racing up to the bridge in an almighty panic shouting and screaming at the captain of your ship to take immediate evasive action.

Well perhaps not you....but you certainly saved your wife the embarrassment

DAMN THE TORPEDOES!! FULL SPEED AHEAD!!!

desirableroasted · 05-16-10, 04:19 AM

Great story and photos; thanks for sharing.

Looked her up on Wikipedia; how delightful to learn the Norwegians kept her in service until the 1960s. Did you get the sense they had upgraded her a lot? Or has the museum "retrofitted" her to 1945?

klh · 05-16-10, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by desirableroasted

Great story and photos; thanks for sharing.

Looked her up on Wikipedia; how delightful to learn the Norwegians kept her in service until the 1960s. Did you get the sense they had upgraded her a lot? Or has the museum "retrofitted" her to 1945?

There are others here who could answer that question better than I, but it appeared to me that she had been restored to 1945 condition as much as possible. I did notice the outer torpedo doors are welded shut, and there is some equipment missing (I didn't see the entire TDC in the control room). I didn't see anything that looked out of place (other than smooth treadplate, upgraded lighting, etc.).

Jimbuna · 05-16-10, 08:16 AM

Absolutely tremendous photos....you have also given me a fantastic idea for this years SS Meet, should I be able to attend

h.sie · 05-16-10, 08:32 AM

Funny, I visited U-995 one day later, on Friday. And my girlfirend bought the "Kaleu Becher" (see first post) as a present / souvenir.

I really was impressed. The command room was much smaller / tighter than I assumed from playing SH3. Unbelievable that about 4 or 5 people could work there.

Although I live only 80km from U-995, it was the first visit for me.

Redbear · 05-16-10, 10:00 AM

Congratulations Klh! I've been to U-505 a few times myself, and would love to see U-995! Maybe someday. Looks like you are one of the few (or only?) to complete the U Boat triple crown!

maillemaker · 05-16-10, 10:30 AM

Great pictures! I love that I recognize many of the things.

I need to make a trip to see U-505

Steve

Elektranaut · 05-16-10, 05:30 PM

Fascinating photographs.
Why was U534 cut up by the way?

Jimbuna · 05-16-10, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Elektranaut

Fascinating photographs.
Why was U534 cut up by the way?

Probably a cheaper option than refurbishing the interior.

klh · 05-17-10, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Elektranaut

Fascinating photographs.
Why was U534 cut up by the way?

They needed to move her over to the Woodside ferry dock. As I understand it, it was too expensive to lift her in one piece, so they sliced her into cross section.

http://www.u-boatstory.co.uk/

Iranon · 05-17-10, 07:14 AM

This thread is a very good wake-up call to not take your surroundings for granted. I live in Cuxhaven and haven't visited or even been aware of the archive yet.

In my defense, I would have been seriously tempted to nick the local type XXVII and take it on a joyride if I thought it was in any way operational, and have been to u-995 and u-2540 multiple times.

sharkbit · 05-17-10, 08:09 AM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing!

JohnWoo · 05-17-10, 08:40 AM

Nice pics !

05-16-10, 02:11 AM	#16
geosub1978 Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salamis Base Posts: 567 Downloads: 229 Uploads: 0	For me, it was amazing looking down from the top of the memorial to the U-995 (50m height). This gave me a direct indication of the diving depth at sea! Furthermore, I kept on wathing the hydrophone device. It was so diffrent from the one that we have in SH3! __________________

05-16-10, 04:19 AM	#18
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	Great story and photos; thanks for sharing. Looked her up on Wikipedia; how delightful to learn the Norwegians kept her in service until the 1960s. Did you get the sense they had upgraded her a lot? Or has the museum "retrofitted" her to 1945? __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

05-16-10, 08:16 AM	#20
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,109 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely tremendous photos....you have also given me a fantastic idea for this years SS Meet, should I be able to attend __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-16-10, 08:32 AM	#21
h.sie Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,192 Downloads: 131 Uploads: 0	Funny, I visited U-995 one day later, on Friday. And my girlfirend bought the "Kaleu Becher" (see first post) as a present / souvenir. I really was impressed. The command room was much smaller / tighter than I assumed from playing SH3. Unbelievable that about 4 or 5 people could work there. Although I live only 80km from U-995, it was the first visit for me. __________________ My Mediafire page: http://www.mediafire.com/hsie

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sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Nice pics. Thanks for sharing! __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

05-16-10, 10:00 AM	#22
Redbear Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 208 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Congratulations Klh! I've been to U-505 a few times myself, and would love to see U-995! Maybe someday. Looks like you are one of the few (or only?) to complete the U Boat triple crown!

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maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Great pictures! I love that I recognize many of the things. I need to make a trip to see U-505 Steve

05-16-10, 05:30 PM	#24
Elektranaut Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Yorkshire,UK Posts: 46 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Fascinating photographs. Why was U534 cut up by the way?

05-17-10, 07:14 AM	#27
Iranon Loader Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 89 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	This thread is a very good wake-up call to not take your surroundings for granted. I live in Cuxhaven and haven't visited or even been aware of the archive yet. In my defense, I would have been seriously tempted to nick the local type XXVII and take it on a joyride if I thought it was in any way operational, and have been to u-995 and u-2540 multiple times.

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JohnWoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Belgium Posts: 21 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Nice pics ! __________________ "If it's me, it would be a waste not to dance no matter what." "Waiting and having faith is also a captain's duty."