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I would like to introduce myself by starting a thread on the U-boat of WW1,specifically the ocean-going ones that have largely gone unnoticed,apart from the U-Kreuzers.My particular interest is in the UE 11 series of mine layers,of which nine were built by two companies.As it turns out, I reckon it is possible to tell,not only who built the boat but its number,given a reasonable side view.After surrendering to the British,all U-boats had their numbers painted on the conning tower.
Generally speaking,information specific or otherwise on the larger U-boats is pretty thin on the ground,;I for one have little idea how the mines were ejected from the UE11's rear end.Also there are a number of questions that need to be answered about some of the deck fittings.I look forward to hearing from anyone with a similar interest.
Until then,
Cheers,
Depthcharge
Generally speaking,information specific or otherwise on the larger U-boats is pretty thin on the ground,;I for one have little idea how the mines were ejected from the UE11's rear end.Also there are a number of questions that need to be answered about some of the deck fittings.I look forward to hearing from anyone with a similar interest.
Until then,
Cheers,
Depthcharge
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