31 May 13 Laboe Memorial and U-995 - Page 2

Wreford-Brown · 06-03-13, 02:09 PM

Imagine cooking for nearly 50 people on an electric stove!

NCOs accommodation:

Control room:

Some more familiar sights:

Wreford-Brown · 06-03-13, 02:11 PM

Periscope depth:

Wreford-Brown · 06-03-13, 02:13 PM

Radio room:

Captains bunk:

Officers' Mess:

Wreford-Brown · 06-03-13, 02:15 PM

Starboard side of the forward torpedo room:

Port side:

The business end:

mookiemookie · 06-03-13, 02:19 PM

They sure went crazy with the multi-colored paint in there, didn't they?

Wreford-Brown · 06-03-13, 02:20 PM

Back outside:

Bow:

Diving planes:

Port side:

Wreford-Brown · 06-03-13, 02:35 PM

I think the thing that struck me most was the tiny size of the VII, especially when you consider that there was little to no allowance for comfort. The round bulkheads were incredibly tight and I was only able to get through them by adopting a 'Das Boot' approach and swinging myself through, much to the amusement of the little WBs.

Thousands of submariners from all nations entered these war machines knowing that there was a good likelihood that they would never see daylight again and, particularly in the later stages of the war, knowing that death was more likely than not.

I have new found respect for those who crewed these and other boats and ships. Regardless of which side they fought on, it took a great deal of nerve to serve their nation in as unforgiving a place as the sea, where even the elements were against them, and even more to deploy on multiple patrols when they knew what they were letting themselves in for.

I guess the German Naval Memorial has served its purpose - a Memorial for all those who died at sea and for peaceful navigation in free waters.

Cybermat47 · 06-03-13, 04:31 PM

Excellent snaps

Cybermat47 · 06-03-13, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreford-Brown

Some more familiar sights:

What is that thing? It's always been a complete mystery to me!

mookiemookie · 06-03-13, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

What is that thing? It's always been a complete mystery to me!

Depth finder.

Cybermat47 · 06-03-13, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Depth finder.

Thank you!

Mork_417 · 06-04-13, 03:36 AM

Awesome pictures.

TarJak · 06-04-13, 07:46 AM

Great shots WB. You've made me very jealous.

Wreford-Brown · 06-04-13, 08:03 AM

The next trip will be to the Wilhelm Bauer:

http://www.bremerhaven.de/meer-erleben/sehenswertes/museumsschiffe/u-boot-wilhelm-bauer.12176.html

Having created the XXI 1939 mod it's about time I saw one!

Jimbuna · 06-16-13, 03:27 PM

Fantastic shots D

06-03-13, 02:09 PM	#16
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	Imagine cooking for nearly 50 people on an electric stove! NCOs accommodation: Control room: Some more familiar sights: __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

06-03-13, 02:11 PM	#17
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	Periscope depth: __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

06-03-13, 02:13 PM	#18
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	Radio room: Captains bunk: Officers' Mess: __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

06-03-13, 02:15 PM	#19
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	Starboard side of the forward torpedo room: Port side: The business end: __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

06-03-13, 02:19 PM	#20
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	They sure went crazy with the multi-colored paint in there, didn't they? __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

06-03-13, 02:20 PM	#21
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	Back outside: Bow: Diving planes: Port side: __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

06-03-13, 02:35 PM	#22
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	I think the thing that struck me most was the tiny size of the VII, especially when you consider that there was little to no allowance for comfort. The round bulkheads were incredibly tight and I was only able to get through them by adopting a 'Das Boot' approach and swinging myself through, much to the amusement of the little WBs. Thousands of submariners from all nations entered these war machines knowing that there was a good likelihood that they would never see daylight again and, particularly in the later stages of the war, knowing that death was more likely than not. I have new found respect for those who crewed these and other boats and ships. Regardless of which side they fought on, it took a great deal of nerve to serve their nation in as unforgiving a place as the sea, where even the elements were against them, and even more to deploy on multiple patrols when they knew what they were letting themselves in for. I guess the German Naval Memorial has served its purpose - a Memorial for all those who died at sea and for peaceful navigation in free waters. __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

06-03-13, 04:31 PM	#23
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	Excellent snaps __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

06-04-13, 03:36 AM	#27
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Awesome pictures. __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

06-04-13, 07:46 AM	#28
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Great shots WB. You've made me very jealous.

06-04-13, 08:03 AM	#29
Wreford-Brown Sea Lord Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In sight of Stonehenge Posts: 1,750 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 26	The next trip will be to the Wilhelm Bauer: http://www.bremerhaven.de/meer-erleben/sehenswertes/museumsschiffe/u-boot-wilhelm-bauer.12176.html Having created the XXI 1939 mod it's about time I saw one! __________________ All my mods are available at MediaFire: SH3 Mods Other modders SH3 mods SH4 Mods ...you can't please all of the people all of the time...

06-16-13, 03:27 PM	#30
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Fantastic shots D __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!