Attention Brits!!! Article in today's Times (19-Dec-2006)

Dietrich · 12-19-06, 10:34 AM

For anyone living in the UK, there is a full page article on U-864 in today's Times (19-Dec-2006, page 27). The article describes the sinking, and that the U-Boat was carrying mercury - which now poses a serious environmental hazard. See the links below for a copy of the text of the article.

Furthermore, a television programme about the sinking - called "The Hunt for U864" will be shown on BBC2 on 05-Jan-2007 at 21:00 GMT.

Links:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...511387,00.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/programmes/timewatch/

Mooncatt · 12-19-06, 10:53 AM

yikes not good

SubConscious · 12-19-06, 11:59 AM

Thanks for posting this. It is both interesting and slightly terrifying. I wonder what other toxic substances are waiting to be released as these old subs corrode to dust.

Just curious - Are you the same Dietrich from 21st Flotilla Sturmgruppewulf? I was sorry to see that forum die off, as I was looking forward to joining once I gained enough experience to avoid embarassing myself.

danlisa · 12-19-06, 12:03 PM

Yes, an interesting read. Thanks for the TV time, noted and will be watching.

melnibonian · 12-19-06, 12:05 PM

Just read it. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us

STEED · 12-19-06, 12:33 PM

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Hitler apparently believed that if Japan could regain air superiority in the Pacific the United States would have to divert resources from Europe.

What the hell was that mad man thinking???

Thanks, melnibonian for the articles.

AVGWarhawk · 12-19-06, 12:43 PM

There be a U-boat somewhere loaded with gold...so I hear.

Bad news with that much mercury releasing into the sea.

AirborneCZ · 12-19-06, 12:48 PM

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Captain Wolfram

Captain Wolfram carryin Mercury load? Was the WO' s name Rhenium and NO's Phosphorus?

at least something funny in a sad story.

IceGrog · 12-19-06, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

There be a U-boat somewhere loaded with gold...so I hear.

Bad news with that much mercury releasing into the sea.

i guess it would be sitting next the Japanese sub that's filled with gold too?

Grell · 12-19-06, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the link, not very good news.

Regards,

Grell

Dietrich · 12-19-06, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SubConscious

Just curious - Are you the same Dietrich from 21st Flotilla Sturmgruppewulf?

Yes, that was me. 'Twas a shame to see 21st go quiet, but these things happen. Since then I've found two other online SH3 groups in which I'm now active, so I'm still about and active.

Dietrich · 12-19-06, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AirborneCZ

Captain Wolfram carryin Mercury load? Was the WO' s name Rhenium and NO's Phosphorus?

Captain Wolfram.

My goodness, you're right! I didn't notice that until you pointed it out.

_Seth_ · 12-19-06, 03:18 PM

http://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/2006/12/19/486533.html
Here is a link concerning this subject. Its from the norwegian paper "Dagbladet", and its in Norwegian..... But the video and pics are excellent.!

Rhodes · 12-19-06, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AirborneCZ

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Captain Wolfram

Captain Wolfram carryin Mercury load? Was the WO' s name Rhenium and NO's Phosphorus?

at least something funny in a sad story.

ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Dietrich · 12-20-06, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by _Seth_

http://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/2006/12/19/486533.html
Here is a link concerning this subject. Its from the norwegian paper "Dagbladet", .....

Hei Seth! Takk for artiklen; det var fantastisk, særlig ubåt-videoen. Tusen Takk!!

12-19-06, 10:34 AM	#1
Dietrich Sparky Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 152 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Attention Brits!!! Article in today's Times (19-Dec-2006) For anyone living in the UK, there is a full page article on U-864 in today's Times (19-Dec-2006, page 27). The article describes the sinking, and that the U-Boat was carrying mercury - which now poses a serious environmental hazard. See the links below for a copy of the text of the article. Furthermore, a television programme about the sinking - called "The Hunt for U864" will be shown on BBC2 on 05-Jan-2007 at 21:00 GMT. Links: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...511387,00.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/programmes/timewatch/

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SubConscious Frogman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 309 Downloads: 102 Uploads: 0	Thanks for posting this. It is both interesting and slightly terrifying. I wonder what other toxic substances are waiting to be released as these old subs corrode to dust. Just curious - Are you the same Dietrich from 21st Flotilla Sturmgruppewulf? I was sorry to see that forum die off, as I was looking forward to joining once I gained enough experience to avoid embarassing myself. __________________ "Come into port greatly, or sail with God the seas..." - Emerson

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danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Yes, an interesting read. Thanks for the TV time, noted and will be watching. __________________

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	HTML Code: Hitler apparently believed that if Japan could regain air superiority in the Pacific the United States would have to divert resources from Europe. What the hell was that mad man thinking??? Thanks, melnibonian for the articles. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	There be a U-boat somewhere loaded with gold...so I hear. Bad news with that much mercury releasing into the sea. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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Grell Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 59 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the link, not very good news. Regards, Grell

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_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	http://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/2006/12/19/486533.html Here is a link concerning this subject. Its from the norwegian paper "Dagbladet", and its in Norwegian..... But the video and pics are excellent.! __________________