Idea For A Subsim Summer Trip? - Page 3

Gezoes · 02-07-07, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Gezoes

Interesting idea this! However, looking at my wallet, probably only Wilhelmshaven is doable. There's a boat there? Because a sub, beer and you lot sounds good

And, it would also give me a chance to swing by nearby Bremerhaven given some research. I have some unfinished family business there.

P.S.: XXI U-2540 Wilhelm Bauer is preserved in Germany as a museum, I just don't remember where.

Bremerhaven

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Bauer_(U-boat)

Edit: Can't believe I just did that second post

Should've added it to the previous one

(onset of dementia)

Well, how about that!

Thanks for clearing up my dementia in this

GT182 · 02-07-07, 10:21 AM

You lucky sods... getting to see a Uboat for real. Wish I could get over there too but it ain't gonna happen anytime soon I'm afraid. The "Warden" says so. LOL

Not to hijack your thread Chris, but I thought this might go along with seeing history for us over here on the eastcoast of the US. If we can plan it for the same day then we can all raise a toast to both sides of the pond at the same time.

A tribute to all the vets living and lost from the war.

So with that.... how about the guys close to Camden, New Jersey plan something to see the USS New Jersey this summer? I've been by it numerous times and thought of taking the tour, but it's too frigging cold to do it now. LOL Tho I think it's closed for the winter months. I'll have to check. If that's the case, then when it reopens this spring for the summer months.

Edit: Seth, could you make this thread a Stickey so it doesn't disappear? Thanks.

Gizzmoe · 02-07-07, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GT182

Edit: Seth, could you make this thread a Stickey so it doesn't disappear? Thanks.

I sticky it for a week.

ReallyDedPoet · 02-07-07, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GT182

You lucky sods... getting to see a Uboat for real. Wish I could get over there too but it ain't gonna happen anytime soon I'm afraid. The "Warden" says so. LOL

Not to hijack your thread Chris, but I thought this might go along with seeing history for us over here on the eastcoast of the US. If we can plan it for the same day then we can all raise a toast to both sides of the pond at the same time.

A tribute to all the vets living and lost from the war.

So with that.... how about the guys close to Camden, New Jersey plan something to see the USS New Jersey this summer? I've been by it numerous times and thought of taking the tour, but it's too frigging cold to do it now. LOL Tho I think it's closed for the winter months. I'll have to check. If that's the case, then when it reopens this spring for the summer months.

Edit: Seth, could you make this thread a Stickey so it doesn't disappear? Thanks.

U 505 in Chicago

mr chris · 02-07-07, 01:38 PM

Hi guys i will try and find out when my summer leave is tommorow so i can try and put some dates in the air and we can see what dates are best for everyone.
As for where to go we do have many options which depend on how much time and how much money it costs.
We could just vist one place or we could start at Kiel or Whilemlshaven and use the train to get from one to the other. Im sure we could even stop off at Hamburg to take in a vist of the U-boat there as well.
As for time if we planed this over the weekend we could take in say kiel and the memorial and the sights there for a day then enjoy the night life there for one night then move on to Hamburg the next day then on to Whilmlshaven later the same to take in the night there and do the sight seeing the next day.

This is just an idea if anyone has any ideas it would be great to hear them.
The more ideas and options we have to chose from the better it will be.

DanCanovas · 02-07-07, 02:23 PM

this sounds like an awesome idea Chris.

mr chris · 02-07-07, 02:50 PM

Well have started to look into some promising sites that we could vist.

U-boot Wilhelm Bauer, Bremerhaven
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...=debremerhaven

U-boat-Bunker-Shipyard Valentin, Bremen
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...&page=debremen
http://www.atlantikwall.net/related_ubw_valentin.htm

Navy Memorial and U-boat Museum, Laboe
Laboe is about 10 km north of Kiel, where the Kiel Fjord flows into the Baltic Sea.
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...p&page=delaboe

Wilhelmshaven,
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...ewilhelmshaven

ReallyDedPoet · 02-07-07, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mr chris

Well have started to look into some promising sites that we could vist.

U-boot Wilhelm Bauer, Bremerhaven
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...=debremerhaven

U-boat-Bunker-Shipyard Valentin, Bremen
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...&page=debremen
http://www.atlantikwall.net/related_ubw_valentin.htm

Navy Memorial and U-boat Museum, Laboe
Laboe is about 10 km north of Kiel, where the Kiel Fjord flows into the Baltic Sea.
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...p&page=delaboe

Wilhelmshaven,
http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...ewilhelmshaven

Nice links

_Seth_ · 02-07-07, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizzmoe

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Originally Posted by GT182

Edit: Seth, could you make this thread a Stickey so it doesn't disappear? Thanks.

I sticky it for a week.

Thanx, Gizzmoe!

DanCanovas · 02-07-07, 05:09 PM

if I can spot a Type 212A ill be happy!!

Jimbuna · 02-07-07, 05:36 PM

That 'overnight' in Hamburg brings back a few memories from my navy days in the late seventies

I'm maried now!!

DanCanovas · 02-07-07, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

That 'overnight' in Hamburg brings back a few memories from my navy days in the late seventies

I'm maried now!!

you dirty stop out!

melnibonian · 02-07-07, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

That 'overnight' in Hamburg brings back a few memories from my navy days in the late seventies

I'm maried now!!

Been to St. Pauli Jim?

The best neighborhood in Hamburg I'm told

:p

emtmedic005 · 02-07-07, 08:06 PM

This sounds like a great trip, but living in america it would cost $$$. I have been to Europe many times, and i love Germany, though i havent been to the northern parts of Germany. I did visit my ancestor';s home town of Ulm and went on some trips up the Rhine and then went to the low countries.

If anyone from the North East is considering going to visit Germany for this trip let me know. I live near Boston, im a poor college student that drives a zamboni at a ice rink to make money. So if i save up enough i may want to go.

O and my dad served in the US Navy and often visited many German and Danish Ports while in the service. He possibly visited some old U-Boat pens/bunkers in his travels. He also helped design and build submarines for EB.

Jimbuna · 02-08-07, 05:54 AM

@Dan
You bet

@Mel
Oh yes

...the memories come flooding back

02-07-07, 10:21 AM	#32
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	You lucky sods... getting to see a Uboat for real. Wish I could get over there too but it ain't gonna happen anytime soon I'm afraid. The "Warden" says so. LOL Not to hijack your thread Chris, but I thought this might go along with seeing history for us over here on the eastcoast of the US. If we can plan it for the same day then we can all raise a toast to both sides of the pond at the same time. A tribute to all the vets living and lost from the war. So with that.... how about the guys close to Camden, New Jersey plan something to see the USS New Jersey this summer? I've been by it numerous times and thought of taking the tour, but it's too frigging cold to do it now. LOL Tho I think it's closed for the winter months. I'll have to check. If that's the case, then when it reopens this spring for the summer months. Edit: Seth, could you make this thread a Stickey so it doesn't disappear? Thanks. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

02-07-07, 01:38 PM	#35
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Hi guys i will try and find out when my summer leave is tommorow so i can try and put some dates in the air and we can see what dates are best for everyone. As for where to go we do have many options which depend on how much time and how much money it costs. We could just vist one place or we could start at Kiel or Whilemlshaven and use the train to get from one to the other. Im sure we could even stop off at Hamburg to take in a vist of the U-boat there as well. As for time if we planed this over the weekend we could take in say kiel and the memorial and the sights there for a day then enjoy the night life there for one night then move on to Hamburg the next day then on to Whilmlshaven later the same to take in the night there and do the sight seeing the next day. This is just an idea if anyone has any ideas it would be great to hear them. The more ideas and options we have to chose from the better it will be. __________________

02-07-07, 02:23 PM	#36
DanCanovas Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 778 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	this sounds like an awesome idea Chris. __________________

02-07-07, 02:50 PM	#37
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Well have started to look into some promising sites that we could vist. U-boot Wilhelm Bauer, Bremerhaven http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...=debremerhaven U-boat-Bunker-Shipyard Valentin, Bremen http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...&page=debremen http://www.atlantikwall.net/related_ubw_valentin.htm Navy Memorial and U-boat Museum, Laboe Laboe is about 10 km north of Kiel, where the Kiel Fjord flows into the Baltic Sea. http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...p&page=delaboe Wilhelmshaven, http://www.ww2sites.com/index.php?ac...ewilhelmshaven __________________

02-07-07, 05:09 PM	#40
DanCanovas Grey Wolf Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 778 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	if I can spot a Type 212A ill be happy!! __________________

02-07-07, 05:36 PM	#41
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That 'overnight' in Hamburg brings back a few memories from my navy days in the late seventies I'm maried now!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-07-07, 08:06 PM	#44
emtmedic005 Weps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Andover, MA Posts: 361 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This sounds like a great trip, but living in america it would cost $$$. I have been to Europe many times, and i love Germany, though i havent been to the northern parts of Germany. I did visit my ancestor';s home town of Ulm and went on some trips up the Rhine and then went to the low countries. If anyone from the North East is considering going to visit Germany for this trip let me know. I live near Boston, im a poor college student that drives a zamboni at a ice rink to make money. So if i save up enough i may want to go. O and my dad served in the US Navy and often visited many German and Danish Ports while in the service. He possibly visited some old U-Boat pens/bunkers in his travels. He also helped design and build submarines for EB.

02-08-07, 05:54 AM	#45
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	@Dan You bet @Mel Oh yes ...the memories come flooding back __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!