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Old 06-15-19, 07:26 PM   #1
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I'm trying to find information on any externally visible modifications done to the U-96 throughout the boat's service life. Can someone help me out with this?

Most importantly, did she keep the same conning tower throughout her life?


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I'm trying to find information on any externally visible modifications done to the U-96 throughout the boat's service life. Can someone help me out with this?

Most importantly, did she keep the same conning tower throughout her life?




There are books and pictures available to do research on U-96.



One such book is :
German U-Boat Ace Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock: The Patrols of U-96 in World War II Hardcover – October 28, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/German-U-Boat.../dp/0764354019


I'm sure it will fill in many of the blanks for your research. The book covers details of the patrols of U-96 under 2 captain's.








This is the conning tower of U-96




I hope this helps you.
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There are books and pictures available to do research on U-96.



One such book is :
German U-Boat Ace Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock: The Patrols of U-96 in World War II Hardcover – October 28, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/German-U-Boat.../dp/0764354019


I'm sure it will fill in many of the blanks for your research. The book covers details of the patrols of U-96 under 2 captain's.








This is the conning tower of U-96




I hope this helps you.
Thanks for the tips, but wow... is that the real U-96 conning tower or is it a reproduction?
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Thanks for the tips, but wow... is that the real U-96 conning tower or is it a reproduction?
You are more than welcome. The conning tower is supposed to be from U-96 but you never know. Someone here built a model of I believe U-96. It was built with incredibly authentic details such as rusting deck plates and other notables. It took modeling to an entirely new level.

Maybe someone here remembers that post or thread and could provide the link.


Cheers.




Edit: I found these pictures of U-96 and thought you might like them.








These pictures were provided by Subsim member U796 and I provided the link to the U-boat pictures here.


http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...149950&page=29

U796 posted the thread below and graciously provided a number of authentic pictures in his thread as did other Subsim members. Morts is a large contributor of archive U-boat photos as well. Check them out.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=149950

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