FILM: Below. using drag chains..?

flag4 · 04-20-13, 10:46 AM

..im watching the 'very good so far' film Below made in 2002.
in the film the Destroyers are using drag chains with vicious anchor-like grappling hooks on them to drag for subs. I have never heard of this before - its an awesome idea if its real and it looks terrific in the film.
is this a real technique for catching out subs in shallow water?

its a psychological-horror thriller set in 1943 in the Atlantic. its starts off on an American sub. the sets are great and a terrifying depth charging to start with. id recommend this film - though its not over yet.

raymond6751 · 04-20-13, 11:21 AM

First used in WW1 but also used by Japan in WW2, I believe. Shallow waters only.

bertieck476 · 04-20-13, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the info will have a look.
Its available here

Kapt Z · 04-21-13, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by raymond6751

First used in WW1 but also used by Japan in WW2, I believe. Shallow waters only.

Yes, I remember reading about a US submariner recounting that tactic used against his sub by the Japanese. Don't know if it was ever used against a u-boat.

Red October1984 · 04-21-13, 10:24 PM

It was in War in the Boats: My WW2 Submarine Battles

The Japanese used it and actually hooked the USS Crevalle.

04-20-13, 10:46 AM	#1
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	FILM: Below. using drag chains..? ..im watching the 'very good so far' film Below made in 2002. in the film the Destroyers are using drag chains with vicious anchor-like grappling hooks on them to drag for subs. I have never heard of this before - its an awesome idea if its real and it looks terrific in the film. is this a real technique for catching out subs in shallow water? its a psychological-horror thriller set in 1943 in the Atlantic. its starts off on an American sub. the sets are great and a terrifying depth charging to start with. id recommend this film - though its not over yet. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

04-20-13, 11:21 AM	#2
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	yup First used in WW1 but also used by Japan in WW2, I believe. Shallow waters only. __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

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Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	It was in War in the Boats: My WW2 Submarine Battles The Japanese used it and actually hooked the USS Crevalle. __________________

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bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the info will have a look. Its available here