Sad news

papa_smurf · 10-23-07, 11:13 AM

Just read on the BBC's news site that U-boat that is in Liverpool dock, will now be moved to a new site, but will be cut into 3 sections and have glass panels so you can see inside the U-boat.

It seems such a shame this will happen, but lets hope that a good job will be done.

Jimbuna · 10-23-07, 03:22 PM

This news is a day or so old.....but better three sections than none

Stealth Hunter · 10-23-07, 05:36 PM

Wait... how is that better?

I would have sliced it perfectly in the center from the bow tubes to stern. This way, you only have two sections, BUT you get a great view from inside the entire U-boat as you move along. Put both halves in a tank, and walk through a corridor that contains them. Somewhat like being inside a U-boat... somewhat...

i_b_spectre · 10-23-07, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Wait... how is that better?

I think the operative word Jimbuna referred to was better than "none". IIRC, this news is something of a reprieve and earlier plans were to scrap it altogether, so I think three pieces are better than none at all. Just my opinion.

Stealth Hunter · 10-23-07, 05:52 PM

True, true.

Maybe they should have let this old beast be reclaimed by the deep. Haul it out to sea, set it down in the waves, and watch her go down with memorial wreaths and plaques pinned to her. If she must go, give her an honorable discharge. Maybe the creatures of the deep would have greater use for her than these people seem to...

BUT, at least that's not the way things have to end for it.

Jimbuna · 10-23-07, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by i_b_spectre

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Wait... how is that better?

I think the operative word Jimbuna referred to was better than "none". IIRC, this news is something of a reprieve and earlier plans were to scrap it altogether, so I think three pieces are better than none at all. Just my opinion.

Even in three pieces people will at least get to see her and hopefully, in the process, spare a thought as to the futility of war

10-23-07, 11:13 AM	#1
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Sad news Just read on the BBC's news site that U-boat that is in Liverpool dock, will now be moved to a new site, but will be cut into 3 sections and have glass panels so you can see inside the U-boat. It seems such a shame this will happen, but lets hope that a good job will be done.

10-23-07, 03:22 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This news is a day or so old.....but better three sections than none __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-23-07, 05:36 PM	#3
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Wait... how is that better? I would have sliced it perfectly in the center from the bow tubes to stern. This way, you only have two sections, BUT you get a great view from inside the entire U-boat as you move along. Put both halves in a tank, and walk through a corridor that contains them. Somewhat like being inside a U-boat... somewhat...

10-23-07, 05:52 PM	#5
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	True, true. Maybe they should have let this old beast be reclaimed by the deep. Haul it out to sea, set it down in the waves, and watch her go down with memorial wreaths and plaques pinned to her. If she must go, give her an honorable discharge. Maybe the creatures of the deep would have greater use for her than these people seem to... BUT, at least that's not the way things have to end for it.