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U36 - More Than 5,000 Nautical Miles Under Water
German Navy ^ | June 04, 2019

Posted on 06/05/2019 7:35:24 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki

The German Navy submarine U36, an U-212A class submarine displacing 1,800 tonnes submerged, returns to her homeport on Friday, after an 8,800 nautical mile cruise during which she sailed 5,000 nautical miles while submerged. (GE Navy photo)

ECKERNFÖRDE, Germany --- Submarine U36 returns to her home port of Eckernförde on Friday, June 7, at 10:00 am from a sea voyage of about five months. During her 136 days absence, the Delta crew participated in several international exercises.

The joint training sessions over the past five months have further strengthened German-Norwegian cooperation. At all levels there was a lively exchange between German and Norwegian soldiers. "The decision to support U36 for the entire period was a complete success, and our cooperation with the Royal Norwegian Navy has further intensified, adding another milestone to the acquisition of new submarines," said Fregattenkapitän (Cmdr.) Timo Cordes (43), Commander 1. Uboot Squadron.

In the British exercise "Joint Warrior," U36 sailed for three weeks without a break and also completed the naval parts of the commander's course. After the maneuver, the crew at FOST ("Flag Officer Sea Training") off Plymouth (England) supported the training of the British Navy.

Afterwards the boat went to the Bay of Biscay to train with the French Navy on submarine hunts, including helicopter missions. At the beginning of May, the Delta crew entered the base of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s main base in Haakonsvern to prepare for the upcoming torpedo firing section. This simulated several torpedo attacks and over a dozen practice torpedoes were launched.

"During our time we have been able to intensify the German - Norwegian co - operation. The Royal Norwegian Navy has received us very well into the submarine community," says the commander of U36, Korvettenkapitan (Lt. Cdr.) Michael Rudat (38). "Bergen has become a second home port for my crew and me," Rudat continued.

Eleven other nations participated in the exercises: Norway, Great Britain, France, Australia, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, Turkey, Poland, the USA and the Netherlands. Overall, the submarine U36 has sailed about 8,800 nautical miles (about 40% of the distance around the globe), of which about 5,000 submerged.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Germany; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: germany; navy; submarine
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1 posted on 06/05/2019 7:35:24 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki

I thought that was really deep.


2 posted on 06/05/2019 7:38:19 AM PDT by alternatives? (Why have an army if there are no borders?)
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To: alternatives?

Unfortunately, most of Germany’s U-boats (along with their tanks, guns, etc.) are in a sad state of repair and won’t work.

Putin must be laughing...


3 posted on 06/05/2019 7:42:31 AM PDT by CondorFlight
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To: alternatives?

How many subs does Germany have? Seems that is very small number. 3?


4 posted on 06/05/2019 7:43:17 AM PDT by Oldexpat (Jobs Not Mobs)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

5 posted on 06/05/2019 7:44:35 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: alternatives?

Imagine the pressure under 5000 nautical miles of water.


6 posted on 06/05/2019 7:46:00 AM PDT by HenpeckedCon (Covfefe Trump!)
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To: Oldexpat

The Third Reich put 800 U-boats to sea. 600 were lost.

The 1982 film “Das Boot” is still difficult to watch. But the Kriegsmarine was never short of volunteers. Different time.


7 posted on 06/05/2019 7:46:57 AM PDT by elcid1970 (No matter how bad things get, it can only be worse in New Jersey!)
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To: alternatives?

I thought that was really deep.

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Yep, I was wondering what part of the oceans that was in.


8 posted on 06/05/2019 7:47:54 AM PDT by deport
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To: BenLurkin

One of my most favorite movies ...


9 posted on 06/05/2019 7:49:11 AM PDT by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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To: elcid1970

Das Boot was one of my first DVD purchases. Great movie.


10 posted on 06/05/2019 7:52:31 AM PDT by donozark (There are no flamingos in Venezuela.)
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To: alternatives?
I thought that was really deep.

Not as deep as 20,000 Leagues...

11 posted on 06/05/2019 7:55:18 AM PDT by null and void (The press is always lying. When they aren't actively lying, they are actively concealing the truth.)
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To: elcid1970
Das Boot

Still my favorite war movie. Great acting and directing. Claustraphobic, heroic, and tragic.


12 posted on 06/05/2019 7:56:31 AM PDT by DCBryan1 (Quit calling them liberals, progs, socialists, or democrats. Call them what they are: COMMUNISTS!!!!)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

During her 136 days absence...

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During WWII U-196 made a 225 day wartime patrol.


13 posted on 06/05/2019 7:57:13 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: BenLurkin

“The Enemy Below” is one of my favorite war movies. The cast is excellent.


14 posted on 06/05/2019 7:58:45 AM PDT by laplata (The Left/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: BlueLancer

Same here.


15 posted on 06/05/2019 7:59:39 AM PDT by laplata (The Left/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Did anyone bother to check the weather conditions during their operations? I would suspect that a submarine is more prone to the effects of surface waves bouncing and rolling them around and stay submerged to avoid those.


16 posted on 06/05/2019 8:00:32 AM PDT by shotgun
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To: BlueLancer

I first saw Das Boot in a theatre equipped with surround sound. As the sub hull began cracking under pressure, it sounded like the theatre building was getting ready to collapse. Nerve wracking. Great movie.


17 posted on 06/05/2019 8:01:50 AM PDT by sparklite2 (Don't mind me. I'm just a contrarian.)
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To: HenpeckedCon

“Imagine the pressure under 5000 nautical miles of water.”

Nit even close to the article.


18 posted on 06/05/2019 8:07:05 AM PDT by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: elcid1970

The 1982 film “Das Boot” is still difficult to watch. But the Kriegsmarine was never short of volunteers. Different time. ................................ I lost a great uncle in one, some where in the North Atlantic. But that was circa 1916. Das Boat is now a TV Drama Series, season one is over, season 2 is coming. It takes place from the end of the movie. It also spends time outside of the sub. Search the internet for it, its not yet available in the USA but its out there to see on your computer.


19 posted on 06/05/2019 8:08:03 AM PDT by Bringbackthedraft
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To: Oldexpat

At last count, the Bundesmarine has six attack submarines in active service.


20 posted on 06/05/2019 8:10:05 AM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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