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Dave Sutton · 7th February 2008, 12:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherNut)

Who is Sharkhunters?

RBN

Group of subhunters and researchers. I did a tour in France and Germany with them back in the late 80's, visiting the sub pens in France, to see the U-Boat memorial at Möltenort, U-995 tour, looking at the U-1 in the technical museum in Munich, wining and dining with a bunch of the old U-Boat guys. It was very interesting to meet and talk to the men who served on these. They are now dying off, and 20 years later I think it's different, but in 1988 the guys were pretty vibrant and still knew how to drink a beer and tell stories. Kretschmer and Hardigan were with us, and it was a good time to shut up and let the old guys talk. Both are dead now. The Elbe II Bunker was a highlight for a few of us... three Type XXI's trapped in the fitting out bunker were still there for the flashlight wielding explorer who dared to trespass underground and get his feet wet. Sadly they have now been backfilled with gravel, after word of them got out and too many people went there to see them. They are still there though.

U-995 is the best preserved U-Boat in the world, and visiting the memorial is a very moving experience. Some good shots are here:

U Boat Memorials in Germany Photo Gallery by BC Ferries and Ships on the BC Coast at pbase.com

Here is the official page for the memorial. Anyone who honors these men ought to send them $100 each year to keep the memorial maintained.

Möltenort U-boat Memorial Foundation

Dave

(Don't get me started on U-Boats...unless you have a few hours)

(and I'm buying the sidescan sonar for a reason...)

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7th February 2008, 12:38	#18 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Membership Cancelled Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,637	Re: Hitler's lost fleet Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherNut) Who is Sharkhunters? RBN Group of subhunters and researchers. I did a tour in France and Germany with them back in the late 80's, visiting the sub pens in France, to see the U-Boat memorial at Möltenort, U-995 tour, looking at the U-1 in the technical museum in Munich, wining and dining with a bunch of the old U-Boat guys. It was very interesting to meet and talk to the men who served on these. They are now dying off, and 20 years later I think it's different, but in 1988 the guys were pretty vibrant and still knew how to drink a beer and tell stories. Kretschmer and Hardigan were with us, and it was a good time to shut up and let the old guys talk. Both are dead now. The Elbe II Bunker was a highlight for a few of us... three Type XXI's trapped in the fitting out bunker were still there for the flashlight wielding explorer who dared to trespass underground and get his feet wet. Sadly they have now been backfilled with gravel, after word of them got out and too many people went there to see them. They are still there though. U-995 is the best preserved U-Boat in the world, and visiting the memorial is a very moving experience. Some good shots are here: U Boat Memorials in Germany Photo Gallery by BC Ferries and Ships on the BC Coast at pbase.com Here is the official page for the memorial. Anyone who honors these men ought to send them $100 each year to keep the memorial maintained. Möltenort U-boat Memorial Foundation Dave (Don't get me started on U-Boats...unless you have a few hours) (and I'm buying the sidescan sonar for a reason...) . Last edited by Dave Sutton : 7th February 2008 at 13:02.
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