Adolf Hitler's 'lost fleet' found in Black Sea (U-Boats had been carried 2,000 miles overland)

The Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | February 3, 2008 | Jasper Copping

[Thunder 6]

I had the opportunity several years ago to visit the Kiel Naval Headquarters on temporary duty. At the entrance to the harbor is a monument to all the U-Boats that went on patrol, never to return.

Worth the trip. Chilling, and tragic.

Regards,

[SunkenCiv]

“They are unique survivors of the war.”

I guess they’ve never heard of the U-505? ;’) Thanks george76.

[Jeff Chandler]

Worzel Gummidge might be interested in this...

[pepsionice]

This would actually be a great movie...in telling this entire story. You have to respect these guys who dragged these subs 2,000 miles...and then had to sink them off the coast.

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Just wow!

[ME-262]

I’m impressed that the Germans were able to keep track of all those nuts and bolts.

The German schools must have taught more than just sensitivity and how to put a condom on a banana. It is no wonder we're struggling to go back to the moon in a couple decades.

[mkjessup]

A fantastic article! Thank for posting!

"U-23, commanded by Otto Kretschmer, known as "Silent Otto", the most successful U-boat ace.

Ahhh yes, the unforgettable Otto, aka 'Silent But Deadly' ;)

[mkjessup]

Reminds me of how the British sought to attack the US forces on Lake Champlain in 1776. They sailed their fleet up the St. Lawrence River to the Richelieu River where they disassembled their ships, transported them overland around the rapids on the river, and then then reassembled them for service on Lake Champlain. The showpiece of the British fleet was the HMS Inflexible, an 18-gun man-of-war.

Nominated for the category 'Ironies of Naval History', ;)

[endthematrix]

"I'm amazed that the vessels were able to be designed in such a way "

German engineering was first rate. Quality over quantity was one of the Reich's downfall for sure. I saw the U-505 at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry and marveled at torpedo engineering.

[NoLibZone]

I Enjoyed reading this.

Thanks for the post.

[ozzymandus]

Very interesting. I believe the Germans did something similar in WW1, basing small subs in Turkey. As I recall, they were scuttled in a harbor that was later filled in, and rediscovered when the harbor was re-dug a few years ago. I remember seeing a photo of the subs being excavated, but they were pretty well rusted away. The German navy accomplished some amazing feats in both world wars, considering what a junior service they were. The story of the Emden (and her sister ships) is fascinating reading.

[bezelbub]

I’m impressed that the Germans were able to keep track of all those nuts and bolts. I’d hate to be the one to admit I left a bag of screws back in Kiel.

They had somewhat an experience:

[1rudeboy]

Fascinating. I wonder how many they’ll find in the Great Lakes? (U-505 doesn’t count).

[freema]

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[painter]

Bump for later.

[Professional Engineer]

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[snippy_about_it]

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Please Enjoy this wonderful piece of history Stoat posted.

[NicknamedBob]

The Black Sea holds an endless number of archaeological treasures.

What they need is a better imaging system to explore the sea bottom. They should talk to me.

[skinkinthegrass]

thanks, very interesting. :)

[BykrBayb]

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