Never before published uboat pictures

[greenman407]

Lets see what we have here:

[greenman407]

What an artifact to have. A nice piece of History

[reddevil]

These are the two pics of u573 deck gun I referreed to.

[greenman407]

Thanks for the follow up reddevil. Good input

[reddevil]

Greenman: About the sub I said that was at Barcelona (page three of this thread), it was u573, that was interned in Spain in 1942 after being attacked by an aircraft in the Mediterranean. After war ended, she served in Spanish Navy as G-7 (changed in 1961 for S01). Was retired from service in 1970! and scrapped, though there were some (fruitless) efforts to save her. Her deck gun is at Cartagena Naval Museum (I've a picture somewhere around here, and think I've posted it in the forum some time ago).

[greenman407]

The next batch:

[greenman407]

I found them. Here dey is:

[greenman407]

I guess I spoke too soon. I had some other pictures of the U25 but now I cant find dem. FUDGE!!!!!...................OH!........please excuse the language.

[greenman407]

The first picture shows U25 in 1939 with her camouflage of grey segments on conning tower and above water part of the boat. The other pictures show some changes in her appearance reflecting the wishes of each of her new Commanders.

[trout]

Mark,
it is a housing that goes from the base of the tower along the hull into the water. I will look for a photo.
Peace,
tom

[greenman407]

Exhaust? What exhaust? Im showing my complete ignorance here. Im looking over my Bronco type 23 and I dont see any sign of any exhaust. I think its a great idea though. If its supposed to have an exhaust.............then I want one.

[trout]

This would be a completely wild guess. This looks like an early Type XXIII, no exhaust on the side. There are tugboats fore and aft, the platform might be used for filming, important guests, or for testing the newly designed sub??
The first picture shows the bow area without the wood walkway/platform in, maybe that is what they are doing installing or removing it. Again more great pictures. 3 of the 4 I have not seen before!

[greenman407]

In the second and third pictures, U2332 is shown with a wooden structure built right in front of the Conning tower. Anyone have any idea as to what it is?

[greenman407]

This picture was taken from the U2360 bridge area. Notice how narrow the submarine is.

[greenman407]

Notice also on the picture with the commander and his crew standing in front of the sub. Look at all the holes cut in the top rear of the conning tower. ILL wager you that they were for helping get all the air out for faster diving. We have to do the same on our model subs sometimes.