A cruise with U-31

Catfish · 02-28-17, 04:59 PM

in german, but maybe interesting for some.

Commander Wallace · 02-28-17, 06:36 PM

Interesting post Catfish.

Jimbuna · 03-01-17, 06:00 AM

Hey!! How did that U-Boat manage to sneak into Plymouth?

Probably read the charts wrong and thought it was Scapa Flow

Catfish · 03-01-17, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

[...] Probably read the charts wrong and thought it was Scapa Flow

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Oh my god, not again!!

Jimbuna · 03-01-17, 07:32 AM

Rhodes · 03-01-17, 06:44 PM

Thanks, manage to see it today and enjoy it. Pitty I could not understand almost anything, since I do not know german, besides a few things. Playing and watching SH3 and das boot did manage for something.

2 questions, why the order to dive and surface was done in a such deep and slow tone? And did they did all voyage at surface? thought this subs would and could do this voyages submerge almost the all time.

Skybird · 03-01-17, 07:18 PM

The way the command diving (and surfacing) is repeated by everybody is to sharpen everybodys mind for the status of the boat being submerged now, or not; also to not have anybody missing it. Its not good if somebody tries to open the hatches while the boat is in diving mode.

For the same reason, the German numbers 2 ("Zwei") and 3 ("Drei") are not being pronounced that way, since the words sound almost the same way in German, both end - by sound - in "aye". In certain context, when you want to be sure the right number gets understood, you would then say "Zwo" (2) instead of "Zwei". Again, purpose is to sharpen the receiver's awareness of the correct info.

Its also a tradition, kind of, a ritual to strengthen team spirit, like the beers at the end.

Rhodes · 03-02-17, 04:42 AM

Thank you!

02-28-17, 04:59 PM	#1
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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Hey!! How did that U-Boat manage to sneak into Plymouth? Probably read the charts wrong and thought it was Scapa Flow __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-01-17, 07:32 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-01-17, 06:44 PM	#6
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Thanks, manage to see it today and enjoy it. Pitty I could not understand almost anything, since I do not know german, besides a few things. Playing and watching SH3 and das boot did manage for something. 2 questions, why the order to dive and surface was done in a such deep and slow tone? And did they did all voyage at surface? thought this subs would and could do this voyages submerge almost the all time. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

03-01-17, 07:18 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The way the command diving (and surfacing) is repeated by everybody is to sharpen everybodys mind for the status of the boat being submerged now, or not; also to not have anybody missing it. Its not good if somebody tries to open the hatches while the boat is in diving mode. For the same reason, the German numbers 2 ("Zwei") and 3 ("Drei") are not being pronounced that way, since the words sound almost the same way in German, both end - by sound - in "aye". In certain context, when you want to be sure the right number gets understood, you would then say "Zwo" (2) instead of "Zwei". Again, purpose is to sharpen the receiver's awareness of the correct info. Its also a tradition, kind of, a ritual to strengthen team spirit, like the beers at the end. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-28-17, 06:36 PM	#2
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Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Thank you! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/