Topic: U-571 2

Trevor · December 2nd, 2004

What did they have on the S-33's deck (the american sub in that movie). DId anyone see?

the_13th_redneck · December 2nd, 2004

Well the deck cannon was used when the U-boat had either eluded the escorts or the escorts weren't present. basically in any situation the U-boat could use the gun, it was in control of the situation that's why they were able to sink so many ships with it.

Mark Conley · December 3rd, 2004

http://uboat.net/types/viic.htm by the U-Boat number, this boat should have been a Type VIIC. the movie version does look simular, but you have to remember, its a movie.

These type subs were issued with a deck gun, for surface use. the standard was a 88mm/45 caliber (see the explanation of gun caliber in the technology section). they carried 220 rounds for this weapon. Machine guns were various as to the whims of the captains.

Most submarine captains in the early part of the war preferred to conserve their torpedoes by surfacing on single ships, giving the crew of the ship time to abandon and then sinking it with the deck gun. Later on, when the ships were being armed to fight back, and blimps and patrol bomber air craft were increased...the U-Boat took it back under the sea, as it was too dangerous to go to surface action.

How does a weapon keep dry? it doesn't. theres no way to make a breech or a plug that can resist pressure. the guns were made from saltwater resistant materials. A tampion plug was placed in the muzzle end to prevent weird sea creatures from finding a home in the barrel. To fire the weapon, you elevated the muzzle, pouring the water from the open breach after removing the tampion, and then sighting thru the open breech to ensure you would not shoot anything foreign in the barrel.

SHERMAN · December 3rd, 2004

lol, fish in the barrel?

beardo · December 3rd, 2004

whats wrong with firing a swordfish at an enemy ship....might do a better job

SwordFish_13 · December 3rd, 2004

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Originally Posted by beardo

whats wrong with firing a swordfish at an enemy ship....might do a better job

NO that would be cruel ..................i am gonna call PETA

beardo · December 3rd, 2004

just bend its nose back into shape....it be 'rite

SHERMAN · December 3rd, 2004

and strange...

beardo · December 3rd, 2004

Mod: I was not seeking your opinion on the matter

dougal · December 5th, 2004

What materials and mechanism did they use to with stand the salt water

December 2nd, 2004	Post 11
Trevor Tribuni Angusticlavii	What did they have on the S-33's deck (the american sub in that movie). DId anyone see? __________________ WO2 Trevor Perry, Squadron Deputy Commander 746 Lightning Hawk RCACS

December 2nd, 2004	Post 12
the_13th_redneck No Chance Outside Gear	Well the deck cannon was used when the U-boat had either eluded the escorts or the escorts weren't present. basically in any situation the U-boat could use the gun, it was in control of the situation that's why they were able to sink so many ships with it. __________________ I don't exist. TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSTITUTED Next time you travel http://www.epictrip.com

December 3rd, 2004	Post 13
Mark Conley Tribuni Angusticlavii	http://uboat.net/types/viic.htm by the U-Boat number, this boat should have been a Type VIIC. the movie version does look simular, but you have to remember, its a movie. These type subs were issued with a deck gun, for surface use. the standard was a 88mm/45 caliber (see the explanation of gun caliber in the technology section). they carried 220 rounds for this weapon. Machine guns were various as to the whims of the captains. Most submarine captains in the early part of the war preferred to conserve their torpedoes by surfacing on single ships, giving the crew of the ship time to abandon and then sinking it with the deck gun. Later on, when the ships were being armed to fight back, and blimps and patrol bomber air craft were increased...the U-Boat took it back under the sea, as it was too dangerous to go to surface action. How does a weapon keep dry? it doesn't. theres no way to make a breech or a plug that can resist pressure. the guns were made from saltwater resistant materials. A tampion plug was placed in the muzzle end to prevent weird sea creatures from finding a home in the barrel. To fire the weapon, you elevated the muzzle, pouring the water from the open breach after removing the tampion, and then sighting thru the open breech to ensure you would not shoot anything foreign in the barrel. __________________ “If we should have to fight, we should be prepared to do so from the neck up instead of from the neck down.”— General James H. Doolittle, USAAF

December 3rd, 2004	Post 14
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator Gear	lol, fish in the barrel? __________________

December 5th, 2004	Post 20
dougal Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	What materials and mechanism did they use to with stand the salt water __________________ \'I have heard him speak of the Ireland he wished to see. When he struck the spark on the anvil, he struck the anvil in my heart. When I leave school, the only pursuit I want to engage in is the winning of the freedom of my country\'.

December 3rd, 2004	Post 15
beardo Centurion	whats wrong with firing a swordfish at an enemy ship....might do a better job

December 3rd, 2004	Post 17
beardo Centurion	just bend its nose back into shape....it be 'rite

December 3rd, 2004	Post 18
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator Gear	and strange...

December 3rd, 2004	Post 19
beardo Centurion	Mod: I was not seeking your opinion on the matter