How did crew get in out in a German type VIIC/41?

McBeck · 12-08-19, 10:01 AM

As far as I am aware, there is really one way in and out and that is in the hatch in the conning tower - right?

Dowly · 12-08-19, 10:18 AM

There was the torpedo hatch in the bow for use in emergency. I think there was one hatch aft of the control room as well, maybe in the galley area?

captainadccdacaptain · 12-08-19, 10:55 AM

I think there was one just aft of the tower like the viic, just farther down. Could be wrong though

McBeck · 12-08-19, 11:41 AM

I know of 4 entries into the pressure hull:
1) Forward torpedo loading hatch
2) Conning tower
3) Provisions hatch (above galley)
4) Aft torpedo loading hatch

I ask because on my youtube video, there is a guy who suggests a torpedotube 1 above water which the crew would use as only officers would use the conning tower hatch.

Im sure he is wrong, but still want to double check my understanding.

If you want to jump into the conversation its here :
The one posting is a guy called Corwardly Custard

JU_88 · 12-08-19, 06:28 PM

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McBeck · 12-09-19, 03:08 AM

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12-08-19, 10:01 AM	#1
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	How did crew get in out in a German type VIIC/41? As far as I am aware, there is really one way in and out and that is in the hatch in the conning tower - right? __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

12-08-19, 11:41 AM	#4
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I know of 4 entries into the pressure hull: 1) Forward torpedo loading hatch 2) Conning tower 3) Provisions hatch (above galley) 4) Aft torpedo loading hatch I ask because on my youtube video, there is a guy who suggests a torpedotube 1 above water which the crew would use as only officers would use the conning tower hatch. Im sure he is wrong, but still want to double check my understanding. If you want to jump into the conversation its here : The one posting is a guy called Corwardly Custard __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

12-09-19, 03:08 AM	#6
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	How could I miss that! 😂😂 __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

12-08-19, 10:18 AM	#2
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	There was the torpedo hatch in the bow for use in emergency. I think there was one hatch aft of the control room as well, maybe in the galley area?

12-08-19, 10:55 AM	#3
captainadccdacaptain Helmsman Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Deep southern part of US Posts: 102 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	I think there was one just aft of the tower like the viic, just farther down. Could be wrong though

12-08-19, 06:28 PM	#5
JU_88 Silent Hunter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 3,803 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	5) ^^TWO FULL SIZE DOORS ON STARBOARD HULL WITH STAIRS AND RAILINGS^^ JUST BELOW ALL THEM LITTLE WINDOWS. YOU'RE WELCOME