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To: csvset

According to decrypted intercepts of German naval communications with Japan, U-864’s mission was to transport military equipment to Japan destined for the Japanese military industry, including approximately 67 tons of metallic mercury in 1,857 32 kg steel flasks stored in her keel.


12 posted on 04/02/2010 8:17:26 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld ("I have learned to use the word "impossible" with the greatest caution."-Dr.Wernher Von Braun)
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To: sonofstrangelove

Thanks for that info.


13 posted on 04/02/2010 8:19:28 PM PDT by csvset
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To: sonofstrangelove

According to Underwater Times, the U-864 is at 150 meters and also carried Me-262 jet aircraft parts and 22 torpedoes. Could be dicey.


17 posted on 04/02/2010 8:24:30 PM PDT by Thrownatbirth (.....Iraq Invasion fan since '91.)
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