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Jimbuna · 10-11-11, 01:36 PM

Safe journey

Betonov · 10-11-11, 01:38 PM

pfffft jet plane

Penguin · 10-13-11, 06:40 AM

Last weekend I found out an amazing thing:
A friend of mine is the granddaughter of an U-boat Kaleun!

I know her since 19 years, we never talked about her grandpa's service other than that he was in the navy. She could not quite understand that I jumped up and down when she told me.

Jimbuna · 10-13-11, 07:24 AM

Sounds interesting...I wonder what boat or boats he was on.

Hottentot · 10-13-11, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Last weekend I found out an amazing thing:
A friend of mine is the granddaughter of an U-boat Kaleun!

That's quite a revelation, especially seeing the rank.

Penguin · 10-13-11, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Sounds interesting...I wonder what boat or boats he was on.

His name was Claus Korth. http://uboat.net/men/korth.htm
He was on U 57 and U93, one of the few guys who was already a captain at the beginning of the war and survived the war - as he was taken out of combat duty.

I am still doing some research about a certain aspect of his career: if anyone wants to help, please drop me a pm.

Penguin · 10-13-11, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hottentot

That's quite a revelation, especially seeing the rank.

I was totally amazed, though she didn't know about my enthusiasm for subs, other than that I take my Type XXI model occasionally into the tub with me when i have a bath

Oberon · 10-13-11, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Obi...do you drink Baileys, as is, or with something else .... otherwise I can recommend a drink known as "CP" ... consisting of Baileys, Vodka and pastis (50%), not a favorite with me but try next time

I did, used to drink it around Christmas time...but no, no, not any more. Definitely not. Just thinking of the stuff makes my stomach turn after that incident.

Jimbuna · 10-13-11, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

His name was Claus Korth. http://uboat.net/men/korth.htm
He was on U 57 and U93, one of the few guys who was already a captain at the beginning of the war and survived the war - as he was taken out of combat duty.

I am still doing some research about a certain aspect of his career: if anyone wants to help, please drop me a pm.

Nice one....I'll have a nose around.

soopaman2 · 10-13-11, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

I was totally amazed, though she didn't know about my enthusiasm for subs, other than that I take my Type XXI model occasionally into the tub with me when i have a bath

I just had a thought about a knock on the door and something about a phone call, and you tell her to "To have them call back later, I'm experiencing major flooding, and this darned destroyer just won't leave me alone!"

Word of advice, break the bar of soap in a few pieces and you can use them as depth charges.

And always. I mean always sink the rubber ducky first. He can be a problem (don't ask)

Herr-Berbunch · 10-13-11, 08:16 AM

That's really interesting, Penguin. It seems he was quite good at his job!

Gerald · 10-13-11, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

I did, used to drink it around Christmas time...but no, no, not any more. Definitely not. Just thinking of the stuff makes my stomach turn after that incident.

I understand you, the thought of such a mix is not something that we yearn for,

Oberon · 10-13-11, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by soopaman2

And always. I mean always sink the rubber ducky first. He can be a problem (don't ask)

Must be related to the Armed Trawlers from GWX...

Betonov · 10-13-11, 08:37 AM

What, talking about booze again

The talks about the U-boot kaleun reminds me of my grandfather, who wanted to be in the navy back in the fifties. But he was cursed with a fatal case of sarcasm, a trait passed on to me. Back in Yugoslavia one could choose which branch he wanted to serve conscription (whether his request was proceswsed depended on having contacts in the command or the need of the country). When he was interwied and requested the navy, he was asked if he knew how to swim. So he told them back: ''what, are going to sail or swim, if thought this country had ships?? ''
And of to infantry he went

Gerald · 10-13-11, 09:01 AM

Interesting,

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Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Last weekend I found out an amazing thing: A friend of mine is the granddaughter of an U-boat Kaleun! I know her since 19 years, we never talked about her grandpa's service other than that he was in the navy. She could not quite understand that I jumped up and down when she told me.

10-13-11, 08:37 AM	#2129
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	What, talking about booze again The talks about the U-boot kaleun reminds me of my grandfather, who wanted to be in the navy back in the fifties. But he was cursed with a fatal case of sarcasm, a trait passed on to me. Back in Yugoslavia one could choose which branch he wanted to serve conscription (whether his request was proceswsed depended on having contacts in the command or the need of the country). When he was interwied and requested the navy, he was asked if he knew how to swim. So he told them back: ''what, are going to sail or swim, if thought this country had ships?? '' And of to infantry he went