German Subs: Sunken WWI U-Boats a Bonanza for Historians

garren · 07-21-13, 08:58 AM

http://abcnews.go.com/International/...ry?id=19714802

Spiced_Rum · 07-21-13, 09:25 AM

I understand and respect that the submarines are war graves but I would love to have a few of them recovered from the seabed and placed in museums in England and Germany.

iambecomelife · 07-21-13, 01:28 PM

The NYPost has an article, and of course they used a picture of a Type VII sub to represent Imperial German Navy subs.

Also, the submarines are described as being WWI subs at one point, and WWII subs at another point in their article. Is it a mix of subs from both world wars? If so, they should clarify. Not very impressive journalism.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/interna...zk05pQXPJZRcVI

BossMark · 07-21-13, 02:33 PM

If they are war graves then they shouldn't be touched at all, but on the other hand if the U boat was captured or abandoned by her crew the I suppose that's a different story.

Schroeder · 07-21-13, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BossMark

If they are war graves then they shouldn't be touched at all, but on the other hand if the U boat was captured or abandoned by her crew the I suppose that's a different story.

Have not heard of that happening in WWI but I admit that my knowledge of that time is pretty limited. It would definitely cool to have one on display but I doubt you could restore them to proper quality after so much time under water.
I always wondered whether war graves actually expire.

No one cares for example for war graves from the times of the Roman Empire. They get neatly dug out and everything found is put on display...

Jimbuna · 07-21-13, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Have not heard of that happening in WWI but I admit that my knowledge of that time is pretty limited. It would definitely cool to have one on display but I doubt you could restore them to proper quality after so much time under water.
I always wondered whether war graves actually expire.

No one cares for example for war graves from the times of the Roman Empire. They get neatly dug out and everything found is put on display...

I take your point about the Roman Empire but IMHO war graves should have no statute of limitations.

Oberon · 07-21-13, 03:23 PM

The Medway near Chatham is a good place for subs, within about ten miles you have Uboats from WWI, WWII and two submarines from the Cold War.

http://www.kenthistoryforum.co.uk/in...p?topic=2336.0

http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/for...-Medway-u-boat

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submari...75_Black_Widow

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iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,706 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	The NYPost has an article, and of course they used a picture of a Type VII sub to represent Imperial German Navy subs. Also, the submarines are described as being WWI subs at one point, and WWII subs at another point in their article. Is it a mix of subs from both world wars? If so, they should clarify. Not very impressive journalism. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/interna...zk05pQXPJZRcVI __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	If they are war graves then they shouldn't be touched at all, but on the other hand if the U boat was captured or abandoned by her crew the I suppose that's a different story. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	The Medway near Chatham is a good place for subs, within about ten miles you have Uboats from WWI, WWII and two submarines from the Cold War. http://www.kenthistoryforum.co.uk/in...p?topic=2336.0 http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/for...-Medway-u-boat http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submari...75_Black_Widow