My dad was a Merchant Marine officer in WW2. During a trip off the coast of Brazil, his ship was torpedoed and disabled. The captain of the U-boat waited until the crew were clear of their ship in life boats before hitting it again to sink it. This was a rare calm night with a full moon, and my dad could see the U-boat surface, and they motored to my dad’s life boat. One of the crew with my dad was Dutch, and he and the German skipper was able to communicate with each other. They asked if any one was injured, what was the cargo, and lowered down rations and water before departing. Thank you to the Germans for being officers and gentleman! (I have a newspaper article about the event from his home town paper in Mass.
indeed I was amazed what excellent condition the machine gun Terret was in and the fencing all of the small metal parts for saltwater I find that incredible
its hematite- thats why old bridges from the 1900s still stand and lack of it is why bridges like what form the mixing bowl around DC are less than 20 years and already falling apart
Of 40,000 German submariners over 30,000 never made it home. The US lost 374 officers and 3131 crew in 52 submarines. The Germans had 1,162 U-boats during World War II, and 785 were destroyed by the end of the war. The remaining 377 U-boats were surrendered (or scuttled by the Germans).
Three out of every four u-boat sailors lost their lives doing their duty. No other group of sailors, soldiers or airmen on any side during WW2 paid such a huge price serving their country. The bravest of the brave. The film 'Das Boot', one of the most authentic war films ever made is a wonderful insight into the hell that was their lives at sea. R.I.P. to all who lost their lives at sea in that war.
don't cry too much for the Nazi' submariners. they killed over 50,000 non military lives. Submarine service during World War II was the most dangerous duty in the US military with casualty rates around 20 percent. More than 3,600 sailors -- nearly one in five serving aboard diesel submarines died during the WWII
@@jackmcgee2515 That was not my point and the Yank submariners were no saints either when it came to preserving maritime civilian lives so less of the 'holier than thou' attitude thank you. However I believe your figures for the USA submarine service are correct. 20% casualties. By comparison Germany had 75% casualties. They were all heroes regardless of nationality but the Germans, ordinary citizens, almost none of them Nazis, paid the heaviest toll. Their Director of Intelligence Admiral Canaris, himself a highly decorated WW1 submarine commander, regularly expressed his contempt for Nazis by raising his arm in the Nazi salute every time his car drove past a flock of cattle or sheep. Their commander Admiral Doenitz hated Nazis to the point that he refused point blank to give the Nazi salute and instead insisted on using the older Kreigsmarine salute. He was executed by the Nazis for treason shortly before the end of the war for his loyalty to his country. Just like the Yanks, Brits, Italians and Japanese submariners these were just ordinary citizens doing their duty to their country in their tin coffins but no others paid such a horrific price for their service and loyalty. They were, and remain, giants among men. Again R.I.P. to ALL who lost their lives in that horrific war.
This was maned by a bunch of sailors who were just boys doing their “duty” that their nation asked of them. Do not vilify them, but rather weep for them and honour them for their courage.
Yes I agree war is hell on our young men an now women ! Each need yo be honored no matter which country they're from they were just following orders ! God Bless them all !
Deadly evil thing but yeah personification of "Dark Art" makes you think. That's what art is supposed to do. It's a shame 56 men had to die so we could make these critical observations.
for some reason I feel like all the german war machines had some kind of beauty to them that the other countires never bothered with. I mean, look at tanks like the Panther and the Tiger II, they just look magnificent.
My Aunts Father was an Engineer on the U-534. He earned the Uboat badge and the Iron cross 1st & 2nd class. My AUnt remembers Commander Nollau bouncing her up and down on his leg when she was a little girl.
I’m amazed the despite having been sunk by a direct depth charge hit, she was almost pristine from bow to stern in condition and the fact that mostly some of the original paint still remained on the hull after washing the barnacle and grime off. Truly shows how durable these old girls were.
Seeing that boat on the barge is a trip! It’s like a flight back in time. I’m in favor of saving these boats because it helps to tell the future generations what happened.
The U-534 had aboard a crew of 52 men; all escaped the sub, and 49 survived to be rescued. Five were trapped in the torpedo room as she began to sink, but they managed to escape through the torpedo loading hatch once the boat had settled on the sea bed. They planned their escape the way that they had been trained, exiting through the forward torpedo hatch once the U-534 had settled on the seabed and swimming to the surface from a depth of 67 metres (220 ft). One of them, 17-year-old radio operator, Josef Neudorfer, failed to exhale as he was surfacing and died from damage to his lungs. Two others (including the submarine's radio operator of Argentine origin) died of exposure while in the water.[3][4] Thank God they survived for the most part.
I'm glad you added this. It was a bit disturbing to think they may have raised what, essentially, would have been a graveyard for any of the crew who may have perished on it.
@@damann2889 It was nice to hear. Although if I were in a submarine and it was sank I would be thankful for anyone to raise my body and bring me home to be put to rest.
@@theodorechill The imbeciles were those Nazis who killed millions of people and destroyed countries. These submariners were just such scum. Although this boat has never achieved anything in its entire career (3 patrols), the crew deserved to die in cold waters. The British plane put an end to her fate. It's a pity not the whole crew.
@@BocmanPlus this is such a shortsighted and narrow-minded view. Of course the raise of neo-nazis must be stopped but you clearly have no idea what you are talking about. From what you say, you assume that automatically EVERY German was a nazi back then. And don´t get me wrong, a lot of them in fact were, but just not EVERYBODY. Just keep in mind that you were forced to serve in this war or you and probably also your family was killed. period. So having a big mouth on the internet, saying "...unfortunate that most of them survived" just proofs that you are just someone who want attention on the internet but PROBABLY doesn´t do shit about it in real life... thats MY assumption on you.
I actually walked through this sub when it was intact and on land in Liverpool. Very moving experience. Was amazed by the technology that was onboard for its time. We were even allowed to move gear lever in a gearbox unit - it still worked smoothly!
No matter how long you look at these vessels, they still feel like they echo with the ghosts of the past, no matter how many people may have died on them or not.
I was taking my grandad to Liverpool years ago and we stopped to get our bearings and when we looked we couldn’t believe what we were looking at!! This U-boat!! It was eerily amazing and my grandad was made up as he had served in the Royal Navy too
I dove the U-352 off North Carolina 25 years ago, it was an amazing experience. We dove with Olympus Dive Center in Morehrad City, NC. That weekend we dove 2 ships that were sunk by the U-352, and then we dove the U-352. It was an incredible wreck diving weekend that I will remember forever as if it just happened yesterday.
Yep...machines of WW2 here in the Pacific still intact in one piece...quality metals...not like these alloys machines nowadays which you wouldn't recognized its appearance in a year period due to sea water corrosion...
Well.... Maybe that has to do with the fact it is a submarine... Which is designed to be submerged in water. That might have something to do with it. 😂
At least there is one in perfect condition in Laboe near Kiel, Germany. The U-995. Went to see it last week. I'm in total awe and I can't wait to go back there. These men and even boys are heroes in my eyes. Of the 40,000 only 10,000 came back home. Chilling... War is madness. Rewatched Das Boot again too... Highly recommended movie. Try the 293 minutes version.
George in Vancouver, BC showed me a submarine award medal, and it was in perfect condition. I asked why, and George, a militaria expert, said "Well, MOST of these medals are in great condition; they were awarded postumously to the families of the dead Kriegsmariner.
What an awesome clip. Love seeing ww2 history. This should always be remembered so that this does not happen again. I wish the world and everyone in it could live in peace.
As a young lad I was sent by my school for work experience to the east float dock floating museum where this U boat stood for many years along side some British Navy vessels. 1 of the jobs I was given was clearing huge piles of rust off the U-boat I found a few interesting items that ended up in the museum on board the British navy frigate there. Today’s health and safety would never allow a to do most of the jobs I did in my 6 week experience there.
@@johnwattdotca Birkenhead is across the Mersey from Liverpool. Hadrian's Wall is over 100 miles North beyond Carlisle. A view of it would be doubtful - even on a clear day.
@@YorkyOne: Thanks for letting me know. Hadrians' Wall is responsible for isolating my Scots ancestors from the Dark Ages as much as being on top of the island and resisting the Roman Empire. The cities you are describing, I almost feel like I've been there after all the documentaries, movies and songs.
I remember back in the nineties, this U boat was complete, albeit rusty and full of mud inside. I got there about 11am, had a look, and found out that at 1pm there was a 'tour' of the inside of the boat. Because I was in Liverpool on business, I was in a suit. Plus I was 200 miles from home, so I declined, saw my customers and drove home, thinking there would be 'another time'....... What a missed opportunity, I should have waited.
At my work sometimes we pick up engines that weigh 70 thousand pounds and you can see the crane cables just vibrating like guitar strings, couldn't imagine picking up something as heavy as this U boat,amazing.
@critical cheeze Who should have suffered, the crew ? Seamen and airmen as well have a code of honor, once you surrender, you are treated with respect.
It still angers me they cut it up into sections supposedly for better access for disabled people which is a complete cop out. Solely down to funding and other practicalities. We have submarines elsewhere which have not been cut up for disabled access. I signed the petition at the time. A priceless piece of history from a time when people suffered and died to keep the nation going and the bastards cut it up. Shameful, disgraceful decision. Result being I refuse to go and visit it!
It is both. Cutting up a historic artefact goes against all rules of historical preservation and archaeology and its a national embarrassment. Thankfully I've been in a whole one where they bothered to spent time and effort in preserving it intact at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago (U-505). Funnily enough instead of cutting it up they made a door at each end wide enough for a wheelchair as well as adding a ramp and taking out a couple of internal panels.
I thought there was a universal agreement on not disturbing war graves. Must not apply in merseyside . They were enemies but they died fighting for their country and should be accorded respect in death.
All but three of the crew escaped after being hit by a depth charge, the three that were trapped on board waited until the U-boat settled on the ocean floor, and made their way out through at torpedo tube, and swam up from a depth of 67m. One did not survive the ascent. Two more died from exposure, IIRC. 49 made it out of the water.
all ship war-graves have been plunder by scrap metal merchants from china russia etc etc also erosion is a big factor, would you like to see it rot or plunder to nothing or have it preserved as a reminder, Germany last torpedo boat was left out to rot, the Brits buy it and restore it, like the British boats of the time was made from wood also
75 years gone, let it rest. I served in Belgium, if a Belgian, American and some Germans can eat steaks and drink beers and get shaitfaced, I think it is safe to say the war is over.
Eu nao sei porque que tem pessoas dao like negativo que nao gostaram poxa isso e historia foi um periodo difícil para as pessoas que viveram essa epoca para quem viveu esse conflito as pessoas envolvidas para resgatar essa embarcação tem muito valor eu adorei merece cada like parabens
Thats what would happen if they were to raise the Graf spee, prinz euegen or HMHS britannic, although the plans for the 2 battleships seems reasonable. since both would be restored to their original operating condition, or at least thats the plan for the eugen.
What a great piece of history! It should be treated with respect and honor, even though they were the enemy at the time. Its men died for their cause just like ours died for our cause. After all they were men just like us in the service to their country.
Very respectfull !! But i hate it when the people say The germans the germans. Com on. Its 70 years ago. Nobody in Germany has something to do with this ( only some idiots you know ) Every Land has its black history.
Thank you so much for this glimpse of history. I must say that looking at pics from inside the actual sub is something else. Not like the replica and stuff from movies. Thanks again.
Wow! This is especially endearing since I think back on the excellent movie Das Boot which I saw in 1981. A few years later I learned a lot about u-boat activities on our east coast, and ones sank and allied ships sunk by them.
I know this is an old post but just a FYI, Das Boot has been made into a series, there are 2 seasons already available (It would depend what country you're in as to where you can find it), and a 3rd season has just been filmed, and due out any day now (Hopefully). While it sounds corny, making a series around a classic movie, it is actually brilliant. Highly recommended
@@sharonw2475 it IS on display, some people think cut up means destroyed, no it wasnt, see my site for the 'cut up' images www.ww2-submarines.page/uboat534.html
@@aj13elly it's fine i suppose, just some paulstretched strings. More fitting than anything i can think of really. point is it's not what matters at all
Hi, I always thought that having cut the U-534 in 4 parts was a pity and crazy, but after visiting it in 2018, I must admit that they have done a great job. Viewing the interior of the u-boat through glass shows the damage caused after 50 years of submersion.
They cut it up. This angers me. EDIT: People seem to think I'm some sort of wehraboo judging by the replies. This isn't further from the truth, I just don't enjoy seeing something historical get butchered like that. ))
You're a fucking idiot if you just think it's some piece of junk, that's like saying a priceless and perfectly preserved chariot from antiquity should be ground up for scrap because the Romans sacked Carthage and killed Gauls.
Do you really think Germany wants something back from WWII that has strong connections to their Nazi past which they want to forget as Nazi rule over Germany is seen as the “Dark Age” for Germany.
The German submarine sailors were/are the greatest war Heroes EVER. Never before or after one formation lost so many men. With percentage of losses German submarine fleet experienced, you had more chance to stay alive in suicide attempt then serving there. RIP gentlemen.
From wikipedia: “For technical reasons and to facilitate economical transportation to its new site, the vessel was cut into five sections, two of which were subsequently re-joined. It is now displayed in sectioned form to allow visitors better visibility without entering the U-boat.[7] Merseytravel said that preserving the hull intact would have created prohibitive transport costs.[8] Engineers began a month-long operation to divide the U-534, using a diamond wire cutter, on 6 February 2008. On 10 March 2008, the sections, each weighing as much as 240 tonnes, were transported over several days by floating crane.”
Sem a menor duvida, os submarinos alemães da Segunda Guerra, foram os mais ícones no seu tempo diante de todos os maquinários disponíveis de combates de guerra na época, principalmente os U Boat classe VII, sou fascinado pelos submarinos desde criança e as exibições da série Viagem ao Fundo do Mar que tinha o futurístico submarino átomico fictício de nome Seaview ajudou nisso. Sei que na guerra morrem milhões de formas desumanas, mas ao mesmo tempo em que esses maquinários de guerra são tristes, ao mesmo tempo são fascinantes. Pena que não tem tradução português no vídeo, mas mesmo assim meu like.
As a german I am disgusted about the fact my nation let the grave of a lot german soldiers be disgraced by some wreck hunters and let the killer-nation of these dead soldiers raise the ship and let it be shown publicly. What a shame ! What a insult ! Unbelievable what a spineless nation germany has become without any sense of dignity !
Some of servicemen tell to their clients "We DO NOT repairing the Lion (peugeot), the Spruce (citroёn), and the Twat (renault)" in my country. It's all in one phrase, lol.
From Buffalo, New York. It was very good to see this as history is something we all should learn and Understand. The pictures were great! Please don't misunderstand me; The reading of the (captions) were a bit to fast and the colour red was a bit rough on the eyes. I'm very appreciative of the amount of work put into making this, I really am. I'm sorry if I'm coming across as negitive but I'm giving my opinion as I've done something like this myself. From one photograph, several could be made from it by zooming in on fine details thus making several shots from one picture and counting each shot the same amount of secounds. I REALLY DO APPRECIATE THE HARD WORK DONE IN PUTTING THIS ALL TOGETHER. Thank You.
Even though these brave men were the enemy, you have to see the remains of the vessel and the museum to comprehend what a tragic time of events of the Second World War. I live close to the museum and it is an experience people need to learn from. Let’s face it nobody this day will ever be the men they were. The museum is fantastic and it makes sure that these people will be remembered more than just a war grave.It is a very humbling experience.
The fact that submarine has more restoration to operational status than cars i see in classic car magazines and that has been sunk for decades and yet has potential
Conditions de conservation extrêmement rares !! Impressionnant quant aux souvenirs rapportés et pour plus d·ampleur,sur le souvenir de cette guerre qui nous aura permis de vivre à ce jour en paix ...Respects aux hommes disparus dans ces combats .....
A rather tragic irony that Birkenhead has a preserved U-boat rather than a period merchant vessel or escort ship. To section the thing to allow disabled access is ridiculous though.
While the tech and design is older, a U-Boat is much more impressive to look at compared to the generic tubular shape of the modern nuclear attack sub. Such a beautiful thing to see.
zuviel salz gefressen? weisst du eigentlich wieviele menschen in diesem krieg gefallen, getötet, verletzt, vernichtet, missbraucht, traumatisiert wurden? und du laberst von tapferen deutschen u-boot-helden... hast wohl zuviel "Das Boot" geguckt.
@@akira5952 junge Männer taten ihren Dienst der ihnen angesagt wurde. Heute kacken sie sich wegen einer Spritze in Hosen. Das ist die Relation die man verstehen sollte. Männer denen ein Dienst auferlegt wurde. Den Männer erfüllten um ihre Familien zu schützen vor dem Lauf der Dinge. Etwas mehr Respekt bitte. Niemand sagt es war gut einen Konflikt WW2 zu starten.
@@akira5952 Wenn du so anfängst hast du den Film Das Boot definitiv nicht verstanden. Es waren keine Helden. Sie gehörten damals zur Elite der Kriegsmarine. Auf ein U Boot zu kommen war mehr als schwer. Wir haben in unserer Familie selbst U Boot Männer. Mein Großvater und sein Bruder. Beide waren in Frankreich stationiert. Einer in Lorient und einer in St Nazaire. Sie haben mir beide Dinge berichten können die furchtbar waren. Wenn sie auf Feindfahrt waren und Fühlung hatten war die Begeisterung groß weil es Abwechslung war. Wenn es dann soweit war das der Angriff erfolgte und die Aale liefen war es Totenstille. Erst als der Torpedo traf und ein unglaublicher Knall zu hören war hat man sich kurz über den Erfolg gefreut weil man getroffen hatte. Im nächsten Moment waren alle betroffen und still weil sie alle wußten das dort Menschen verbrannten,ertranken, erfroren oder am Schweröl erstickten. Erzähl mir keinen Mist. Ich habe einiges gehört aus erster Hand. Und trotz der vielen Verluste waren die Männer stolz. Wer so einen Scheiß wie du von sich gibt,bewirft wie Leute die auf den U Booten waren mit Dreck.
It matters little which side a soldier or sailor fights for. What matters is that they died heroes defending their country. Thank you for your service gentlemen.
@@warren4110 It isn’t a war grave though, from what I’ve heard all the crew escaped except three when it first got hit and started sinking and the remaining three waited until it hit the ocean floor to start escaping but they died as they were trying to swim to the surface
This happened in the last days of the war. I guess they thought they could have been taking gold out of Germany to South America? Pure speculation though.
it was literally the last day of the war, and Germany had already surrendered, the U534 was not flying a white flag indicating it had received surrender orders from Doentitz, hence the attack. U534 in contradiction to its orders fired on one liberator shooting it down.
Many German Submarines were transport subs that carried extra munitions and other items such as currency and valuables like gold and silver. They also carried examples of the Me-262 and Me 263 fighters to Japan. One also carried uranium oxide on an attempted trip to Japan hut surrendered on the way after Germany surrendered. So next time before posting do some research
Let´s keep it as memorial for all men, regardless on which side they were fighting, and show it to young people in order to give them some understanding what wartime means
The Germans had great equipment. These U Boats were a real menace and they had good crews. German E Boats don't get talked about much, but they were superior to our U.S. PT boats. E Boats had heavy duty diesel HP and didn't wear out after a few thousand hours like the gas engines in PT boats. German tanks were better, etc.........
US new sonar and radar really put a hurt on anything in the water .......but the early days of WW2 the Wolfpack’s ruled the North Atlantic seas all the way to FL. German PT boats perhaps the Cadillac of PT Boats more attention was given toward the U boats. The German battleships were good but just outnumbered by allied navy’s. U boats packs had their day. But the ocean belong to allied forces. Germans had better tanks but at what cost, we could make 10 Sherman’s to 1 German tank. At D Day we new the German had the Panther and tiger 1 and 2 and King Tiger. But it was to late to change our tanks. The supply chain was already established for the Tank Destroyers and Sherman. The Persian tank arrived 4 months after D Day half way thru the war, but not by great numbers 12 or so. British had the Firefly 18#
Ben cherewyk Yes the Tiger 2 made it Western Front Whitman tank was Disabled and he was given a Tiger 2 a great tank but weak driveline. Same as the King A 30 ton gear drive on a 60 ton tank plus very hard a fuel. If they just changed the gears and perhaps upgraded the transmission on the Panther tank and mass produced it would have been better.
total madness to cut her up go and cut the cutty sark too for easy access - health and safety gone mad with museum directors who need their heads examined- they could have made lift to take you up to her or part of the side can open up and close on hydraulics to allow Handicap access - but keep its original shape and configuration
Yes, and we also blew the bottom out of a Trafalgar ship and sunk her years ago and when it was suggested to raise her we were told that it would be too much competition for HMS Victory! We know how to look after our history alright.
Phil Andrawis . The sub's new location was not big enough to contain it in one piece but could accommodate it in smaller sections. And that's what happened.
I am an engineer and architect they could have found somewhere else for it there are hundreds of abandoned docks and slip in England all over the country any one of them could have been a perfect setting with ample parking for spectators to come and visit or they could have run a shuttle bus to the site -when such parking is not available bad planning is the keyword and bad designers and I can name a hundred places that could have accommodated it close to big city centers
Phil Andrawis. It was on show in its original state on the quayside close to where it was unloaded off the huge barge that brought it from The Skaagerak in Danish Waters. The real issue is Peel Holdings, who have a stranglehold on the whole of the Liverpool/Birkenhead dock system and call the shots, wanted it moving because they claimed it would put off potential customers from buying apartments at huge ex dock warehouse complex they were getting ready to develop. The only venue available was next to the Birkenhead Woodside Mersey Ferry terminal, which Peel Holdings also owned. It was a take it leave offer. The Council took it but U534 had to be cut into pieces in order for that to happen.
as you come in from the sea the port side has nothing but junk and recycling facilities and total rundown neighborhood that would have been ideal and it would have lifted up that area -- but it's too late now to cry over spilled milk when the greed of developers and bad planning took place over common sense --- so sad
I have been to visit this submarine and I have to say that I think that all of these precious wrecks of all naval craft from both world wars need to be recovered in some way. They all have a story to tell. May all who died in the conflicts rest in peace.
@The Shipwrecker! --- War, all wars are terrible and all citizens of the world should do their utmost to avoid them! A thought to all the fallen soldiers and civilians of the world. Let us always remember that even the soldiers of the worst country, of the worst dictatorship in the world, are only human beings and that, practically always, they are forced to be your enemies against their will and also forced to have to kill you by their dictatorial system!
My dad was a Merchant Marine officer in WW2. During a trip off the coast of Brazil, his ship was torpedoed and disabled. The captain of the U-boat waited until the crew were clear of their ship in life boats before hitting it again to sink it. This was a rare calm night with a full moon, and my dad could see the U-boat surface, and they motored to my dad’s life boat.
One of the crew with my dad was Dutch, and he and the German skipper was able to communicate with each other. They asked if any one was injured, what was the cargo, and lowered down rations and water before departing. Thank you to the Germans for being officers and gentleman! (I have a newspaper article about the event from his home town paper in Mass.
40 years in the salty depths, and still less rust than a 10 year old dodge pickup kept in the garage.
indeed I was amazed what excellent condition the machine gun Terret was in and the fencing all of the small metal parts for saltwater I find that incredible
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Funny but true lol
That's a very al bundy statement haha
its hematite- thats why old bridges from the 1900s still stand and lack of it is why bridges like what form the mixing bowl around DC are less than 20 years and already falling apart
Of 40,000 German submariners over 30,000 never made it home. The US lost 374 officers and 3131 crew in 52 submarines. The Germans had 1,162 U-boats during World War II, and 785 were destroyed by the end of the war. The remaining 377 U-boats were surrendered (or scuttled by the Germans).
An incredible piece of German engineering and ingenuity.
Thank you to all who preserved her.
Thousands of German sailors went to their deaths in these U boats. The nick name for any submarine of the time was " Iron coffins."
@@johnbockelie3899 yeah because we bombed them with depth charges. the german U boat was the most feared machine in the waters
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Not preserved. Next video up is of this being cut apart for scrap.
Three out of every four u-boat sailors lost their lives doing their duty. No other group of sailors, soldiers or airmen on any side during WW2 paid such a huge price serving their country. The bravest of the brave. The film 'Das Boot', one of the most authentic war films ever made is a wonderful insight into the hell that was their lives at sea. R.I.P. to all who lost their lives at sea in that war.
Thank you!
don't cry too much for the Nazi' submariners. they killed over 50,000 non military lives. Submarine service during World War II was the most dangerous duty in the US military with casualty rates around 20 percent. More than 3,600 sailors -- nearly one in five serving aboard diesel submarines died during the WWII
@@jackmcgee2515 That was not my point and the Yank submariners were no saints either when it came to preserving maritime civilian lives so less of the 'holier than thou' attitude thank you. However I believe your figures for the USA submarine service are correct. 20% casualties. By comparison Germany had 75% casualties. They were all heroes regardless of nationality but the Germans, ordinary citizens, almost none of them Nazis, paid the heaviest toll. Their Director of Intelligence Admiral Canaris, himself a highly decorated WW1 submarine commander, regularly expressed his contempt for Nazis by raising his arm in the Nazi salute every time his car drove past a flock of cattle or sheep. Their commander Admiral Doenitz hated Nazis to the point that he refused point blank to give the Nazi salute and instead insisted on using the older Kreigsmarine salute. He was executed by the Nazis for treason shortly before the end of the war for his loyalty to his country. Just like the Yanks, Brits, Italians and Japanese submariners these were just ordinary citizens doing their duty to their country in their tin coffins but no others paid such a horrific price for their service and loyalty. They were, and remain, giants among men. Again R.I.P. to ALL who lost their lives in that horrific war.
@@Patmofar Admiral Doenitz was not executed by the Nazis. He died January 6, 1981.
@@Patmofar Canaris was executed by the Nazis, not Doenitz.
This was maned by a bunch of sailors who were just boys doing their “duty” that their nation asked of them. Do not vilify them, but rather weep for them and honour them for their courage.
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Not everyone on the Nazi
Armies was a Nazi
By late war many, and I mean many were forced to fight
@@idiotsandwhich8073 oh mate
I’ve heard plenty
Definitely plenty
Dont make em no less killers themselves
Yes I agree war is hell on our young men an now women ! Each need yo be honored no matter which country they're from they were just following orders ! God Bless them all !
@@idiotsandwhich8073 I have heard plenty myself. You’d be surprised how dumb people fuckin are bro
What a beautiful machine. The ingenuity of mankind never ceases to amaze.
Ya gotta admit, the thing is a work of art
Deadly evil thing but yeah personification of "Dark Art" makes you think. That's what art is supposed to do. It's a shame 56 men had to die so we could make these critical observations.
It is the work of a Military Dictatorship. One of the worst on this planet ever.
for some reason I feel like all the german war machines had some kind of beauty to them that the other countires never bothered with. I mean, look at tanks like the Panther and the Tiger II, they just look magnificent.
@@derpychicken2131 I agree. Their german war machinery does seem to have a beauty about it.
@@angela1984a yeah-all done by design by the real people who run everything
My Aunts Father was an Engineer on the U-534. He earned the Uboat badge and the Iron cross 1st & 2nd class. My AUnt remembers Commander Nollau bouncing her up and down on his leg when she was a little girl.
Mein Großonkel war Kaleun der U99
I’m amazed the despite having been sunk by a direct depth charge hit, she was almost pristine from bow to stern in condition and the fact that mostly some of the original paint still remained on the hull after washing the barnacle and grime off. Truly shows how durable these old girls were.
German engineering and construction amazing,their politics that of the era no
Seeing that boat on the barge is a trip! It’s like a flight back in time. I’m in favor of saving these boats because it helps to tell the future generations what happened.
Very evocative. Excellent choice of haunting music, and no gratuitous narration. 👍
The U-534 had aboard a crew of 52 men; all escaped the sub, and 49 survived to be rescued. Five were trapped in the torpedo room as she began to sink, but they managed to escape through the torpedo loading hatch once the boat had settled on the sea bed. They planned their escape the way that they had been trained, exiting through the forward torpedo hatch once the U-534 had settled on the seabed and swimming to the surface from a depth of 67 metres (220 ft). One of them, 17-year-old radio operator, Josef Neudorfer, failed to exhale as he was surfacing and died from damage to his lungs. Two others (including the submarine's radio operator of Argentine origin) died of exposure while in the water.[3][4]
Thank God they survived for the most part.
I'm glad you added this. It was a bit disturbing to think they may have raised what, essentially, would have been a graveyard for any of the crew who may have perished on it.
@@BocmanPlus You're an imbecile. Go be gay somewhere else.
@@damann2889 It was nice to hear. Although if I were in a submarine and it was sank I would be thankful for anyone to raise my body and bring me home to be put to rest.
@@theodorechill The imbeciles were those Nazis who killed millions of people and destroyed countries. These submariners were just such scum. Although this boat has never achieved anything in its entire career (3 patrols), the crew deserved to die in cold waters. The British plane put an end to her fate. It's a pity not the whole crew.
@@BocmanPlus this is such a shortsighted and narrow-minded view. Of course the raise of neo-nazis must be stopped but you clearly have no idea what you are talking about. From what you say, you assume that automatically EVERY German was a nazi back then. And don´t get me wrong, a lot of them in fact were, but just not EVERYBODY. Just keep in mind that you were forced to serve in this war or you and probably also your family was killed. period. So having a big mouth on the internet, saying "...unfortunate that most of them survived" just proofs that you are just someone who want attention on the internet but PROBABLY doesn´t do shit about it in real life... thats MY assumption on you.
I actually walked through this sub when it was intact and on land in Liverpool. Very moving experience. Was amazed by the technology that was onboard for its time. We were even allowed to move gear lever in a gearbox unit - it still worked smoothly!
I also went on the full guided tour when it was sited next to Spillers flour mill at Wallasey docks. Unforgettable experience.
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Same here a great tour and what a machine and piece of history I have some souvenir bits of her, amazing.
I have seen the u505 at the museum of science and industry in Chicago Remarkable similarities
IF you visit Germany some Day... go to Laboe near Kiel. Very good museum there, with U 995 on Display.
No matter how long you look at these vessels, they still feel like they echo with the ghosts of the past, no matter how many people may have died on them or not.
I visited U-505 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. It was a experience I will never forget.
I was taking my grandad to Liverpool years ago and we stopped to get our bearings and when we looked we couldn’t believe what we were looking at!! This U-boat!! It was eerily amazing and my grandad was made up as he had served in the Royal Navy too
I dove the U-352 off North Carolina 25 years ago, it was an amazing experience. We dove with Olympus Dive Center in Morehrad City, NC. That weekend we dove 2 ships that were sunk by the U-352, and then we dove the U-352. It was an incredible wreck diving weekend that I will remember forever as if it just happened yesterday.
The structural steel is in incredibly good condition after so many years in salt water. Amazing.
Yep...machines of WW2 here in the Pacific still intact in one piece...quality metals...not like these alloys machines nowadays which you wouldn't recognized its appearance in a year period due to sea water corrosion...
This uboot's steel looks better than one used in 2000 Mazda 6s
this is not made in China.
Well.... Maybe that has to do with the fact it is a submarine... Which is designed to be submerged in water. That might have something to do with it. 😂
NeverStop sarcastically and factually.
I hope they get it running, image a bunch of reenactors on this, awesome
At least there is one in perfect condition in Laboe near Kiel, Germany. The U-995. Went to see it last week. I'm in total awe and I can't wait to go back there. These men and even boys are heroes in my eyes. Of the 40,000 only 10,000 came back home. Chilling... War is madness. Rewatched Das Boot again too... Highly recommended movie. Try the 293 minutes version.
Wohnte mit einem ubootleutnant im 4 bettzimmer des studentenheims 1954.
Er wurde oft im Traum wieder versenkt, fiel aus dem bett und schrie uns
Wach.
George in Vancouver, BC showed me a submarine award medal, and it was in perfect condition. I asked why, and George, a militaria expert, said "Well, MOST of these medals are in great condition; they were awarded postumously to the families of the dead Kriegsmariner.
Ich habe den Mut der U-Boot-Besatzungsmitglieder immer bewundert!
What an awesome clip. Love seeing ww2 history. This should always be remembered so that this does not happen again. I wish the world and everyone in it could live in peace.
Amazing footage! Love the music! Very haunting! A Masterpiece of German engineering!
As a young lad I was sent by my school for work experience to the east float dock floating museum where this U boat stood for many years along side some British Navy vessels. 1 of the jobs I was given was clearing huge piles of rust off the U-boat I found a few interesting items that ended up in the museum on board the British navy frigate there. Today’s health and safety would never allow a to do most of the jobs I did in my 6 week experience there.
Cách đây gần cả trăm năm mà người Đức vẫn chế tạo ra những cỗ máy hết sức phức tạp và hiện đại như vậy... Khâm phục
Awesome...I went to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry a few weeks ago....they have U-505 on display...completely restored...it's amazing!
This is news to me, thanks for posting this remarkable story and pictures. Well worth a visit when life returns to normal.
Been there, it's impressive and really worth a visit!
just amazing the engineering. how scary it would be in live inside it
I've seen this display in Birkenhead, well worth visiting. Some good pubs and a nice antiques centre within walking distance too.
Can you see Hadrians' Wall in the distance?
Has the Warewolf Of London been spotted there? Just kidding i love (great) Britain!
@@johnwattdotca
Birkenhead is across the Mersey from Liverpool. Hadrian's Wall is over 100 miles North beyond Carlisle. A view of it would be doubtful - even on a clear day.
@@chadsimmons6347
It's the town of Birkenhead directly opposite the river frontage of Liverpool, not the wilds of the Yorkshire moors.
@@YorkyOne: Thanks for letting me know. Hadrians' Wall is responsible for isolating my Scots ancestors from the Dark Ages as much as being on top of the island and resisting the Roman Empire. The cities you are describing, I almost feel like I've been there after all the documentaries, movies and songs.
I remember back in the nineties, this U boat was complete, albeit rusty and full of mud inside. I got there about 11am, had a look, and found out that at 1pm there was a 'tour' of the inside of the boat. Because I was in Liverpool on business, I was in a suit. Plus I was 200 miles from home, so I declined, saw my customers and drove home, thinking there would be 'another time'.......
What a missed opportunity, I should have waited.
I was 10,000 miles from home and wearing shorts back in 2001, But I saw it and was cool to see
I fell lucky and was worth going aboad. Shelves still full of items. But no pics allowed.
Thank you for preserving history!
At my work sometimes we pick up engines that weigh 70 thousand pounds and you can see the crane cables just vibrating like guitar strings, couldn't imagine picking up something as heavy as this U boat,amazing.
The good news is that (almost all of) the crew was saved. Amazing video, thanks for posting !
@critical cheeze Who should have suffered, the crew ? Seamen and airmen as well have a code of honor, once you surrender, you are treated with respect.
I'd say if the crew had perished in the sub,it would've been treated as a war grave and left untouched.
It still angers me they cut it up into sections supposedly for better access for disabled people which is a complete cop out. Solely down to funding and other practicalities. We have submarines elsewhere which have not been cut up for disabled access. I signed the petition at the time. A priceless piece of history from a time when people suffered and died to keep the nation going and the bastards cut it up. Shameful, disgraceful decision. Result being I refuse to go and visit it!
Disabled people should be done away with. The disabled cost a lot of money provided by people who work
No, it's not a "...shameful," nor a "...disgraceful," decision, it's just a poor decision.
You need to get over there and see this thing.
I visited when it was in Birkenhead, in one piece. I’ll give it a miss now.
It is both. Cutting up a historic artefact goes against all rules of historical preservation and archaeology and its a national embarrassment. Thankfully I've been in a whole one where they bothered to spent time and effort in preserving it intact at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago (U-505). Funnily enough instead of cutting it up they made a door at each end wide enough for a wheelchair as well as adding a ramp and taking out a couple of internal panels.
I thought there was a universal agreement on not disturbing war graves. Must not apply in merseyside . They were enemies but they died fighting for their country and should be accorded respect in death.
Great video . They were sailors n soldiers as well . Who fought for their cointry in call for duty. RIP ..
one out of six from the crashed liberator was rescued,47 from the u-boat escaped,5 were trapped in the torpedo room but got out, 2 of them survived
..... Красавица , просто Чудо что такое смогли создать в 1942 году ! Автору большая благодарность !
..after a proper cleaning and refueling, U-534 went to sea again. Quality made in Germany.
Wow! Truely amazing! Thank you for this video. I would have never seen it otherwise.
I thought such ships were considered war graves and not to be disturbed. If there were any crewmen found I hope they were buried in peace.
All but three of the crew escaped after being hit by a depth charge, the three that were trapped on board waited until the U-boat settled on the ocean floor, and made their way out through at torpedo tube, and swam up from a depth of 67m. One did not survive the ascent. Two more died from exposure, IIRC. 49 made it out of the water.
@@tuberaider hey mate, i hope you are not fouling around. Its posibble to run away from that deep???
all ship war-graves have been plunder by scrap metal merchants from china russia etc etc also erosion is a big factor, would you like to see it rot or plunder to nothing or have it preserved as a reminder, Germany last torpedo boat was left out to rot, the Brits buy it and restore it, like the British boats of the time was made from wood also
tuberaider too bad. The only good nazi is a dead nazi
75 years gone, let it rest. I served in Belgium, if a Belgian, American and some Germans can eat steaks and drink beers and get shaitfaced, I think it is safe to say the war is over.
I never realised how far back the conning tower was, she looks sleek.
She.s sexy
50 years in salt water and it has less rust than my car
XD
Rest In Peace soldiers. Raised in a world that wasn’t on your side. Hope the afterlife treats you better.
nobody died on the sub
Don’t waste sympathy on those bastards.
@@infinitecanadian they did what they asked to do and for sure they got no other choice but following orders, not all Germans are NAZI's 😠
@@Andy-te6jj They might as well have been.
They're goose stepping in hell!
Eu nao sei porque que tem pessoas dao like negativo que nao gostaram poxa isso e historia foi um periodo difícil para as pessoas que viveram essa epoca para quem viveu esse conflito as pessoas envolvidas para resgatar essa embarcação tem muito valor eu adorei merece cada like parabens
wow, Gänsehaut pur nur durch das Video.
After all that effort and expense to raise it intact, then to cut it up is just incomprehensible.
Have you been to see it? Have you walked through the display of items found inside the sub? If not, shut up. Your opinion is worthless.
@OOM-9 Well why didn't you come up with a better plan then? They've got a great museum there. Shut up.
Couldn't agree more.
Thats what would happen if they were to raise the Graf spee, prinz euegen or HMHS britannic, although the plans for the 2 battleships seems reasonable. since both would be restored to their original operating condition, or at least thats the plan for the eugen.
@00M Nah, I'd say the 30 years war was worse.
As long as know one died during the sinking it is not protected as a War Grave. The crew abandoned the Submarine prior to its sinking.
What a great piece of history! It should be treated with respect and honor, even though they were the enemy at the time. Its men died for their cause just like ours died for our cause. After all they were men just like us in the service to their country.
Gilberto González r We must treasure history and not let it be forgotten. “Or were doomed to repeat it.”
You are correct. But, most of all, they were sailors and men of the sea. Respect given.
Very respectfull !!
But i hate it when the people say
The germans the germans.
Com on. Its 70 years ago.
Nobody in Germany has something to do with this ( only some idiots you know )
Every Land has its black history.
No one died on it
buzzclick500 - so it’s the USAs fault? Ludicrous!
Thank you so much for this glimpse of history. I must say that looking at pics from inside the actual sub is something else. Not like the replica and stuff from movies.
Thanks again.
Wow! This is especially endearing since I think back on the excellent movie Das Boot which I saw in 1981. A few years later I learned a lot about u-boat activities on our east coast, and ones sank and allied ships sunk by them.
I know this is an old post but just a FYI, Das Boot has been made into a series, there are 2 seasons already available (It would depend what country you're in as to where you can find it), and a 3rd season has just been filmed, and due out any day now (Hopefully). While it sounds corny, making a series around a classic movie, it is actually brilliant. Highly recommended
この前海上自衛隊の潜水艦の内部をテレビで見ました凄いですね、広島県呉市の海でもよく潜水艦をみますよ！
Imagine all the teamwork and machinery to get that off the seabed in one piece...only to be cut up!!!
Uh, I thought the video showed (at the 1:32 mark) that it was salvaged in 1993 and is on display at a museum in Birkenhead, England since Feb 2009.
@@sharonw2475 it IS on display, some people think cut up means destroyed, no it wasnt, see my site for the 'cut up' images
www.ww2-submarines.page/uboat534.html
I'm surprised about the quality of the clothes etc at 4:05. Does this mean that parts of the submarine were sealed?
People, please stop playing annoying music with your videos. If the video content is interesting, music is not required.
Would you rather a little smooth jazz to the recovery of the place 3 men died?
@@Octopetala I thought the music fit quite well.
@@aj13elly it's fine i suppose, just some paulstretched strings. More fitting than anything i can think of really. point is it's not what matters at all
@@Octopetala yes correct.its an important part of history.i love reading about the u boats.
Dude! Turn off the sound; gee-zus.
UA-cam is free; go watch FOX news and then I will listen to your complaints.
Hi,
I always thought that having cut the U-534 in 4 parts was a pity and crazy, but after visiting it in 2018, I must admit that they have done a great job. Viewing the interior of the u-boat through glass shows the damage caused after 50 years of submersion.
Beautiful boat!
They cut it up. This angers me.
EDIT: People seem to think I'm some sort of wehraboo judging by the replies. This isn't further from the truth, I just don't enjoy seeing something historical get butchered like that. ))
Anger me too ser boot belongs to germany
Daas boot
Perhaps someday it could actually be reassembled?
@@charleswood7001 Nope. It was completely ruined in the process.
@@henryatkinson1479 Sorry to hear that. A great shame, angers me too.
The vessel was cut into five sections for transportation and display, a shame because it was impressive in its entirety.
Agreed. Quite unneccessary!
Savage ...
Jayne get a brain ... it is a witness of history. Without knowledge of history we are doomed to repeat past mistakes.
You're a fucking idiot if you just think it's some piece of junk, that's like saying a priceless and perfectly preserved chariot from antiquity should be ground up for scrap because the Romans sacked Carthage and killed Gauls.
Jayne that’s proper grammar.
Great video! I love to see this and know more!
Don’t fade the words onto the screen. It reduces the time we have to read and increases the time the words are on the screen.
give it back to Germany, it's a war grave.
Do you really think Germany wants something back from WWII that has strong connections to their Nazi past which they want to forget as Nazi rule over Germany is seen as the “Dark Age” for Germany.
Give it to me I want it at my office 🤠
No
Finders keepers, losers weepers.
Das wäre nett, vielen Dank 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The German submarine sailors were/are the greatest war Heroes EVER. Never before or after one formation lost so many men. With percentage of losses German submarine fleet experienced, you had more chance to stay alive in suicide attempt then serving there. RIP gentlemen.
We lost a lot too especially in the shallow waters of the Med.
Coole Sache , danke für das Video und das wir babei sein durften . An alle Crewmember der Liberator und des U-Boots , R.I.P
And then a foolish decision was made to cut this magnificent relic in to pieces for display purposes!!
Wait they did what now?
What an idiotic thing to do to such a war treasure. WHY????
It was cut into three and put on display. Personally, I was horrified as it’s a unique survivor. You wouldn’t do this to a pyramid.
Seriously? I'd put in easy access doorways for tourists to file through from one end to the other, who's "bright" idea was it to cut it open?
From wikipedia:
“For technical reasons and to facilitate economical transportation to its new site, the vessel was cut into five sections, two of which were subsequently re-joined. It is now displayed in sectioned form to allow visitors better visibility without entering the U-boat.[7] Merseytravel said that preserving the hull intact would have created prohibitive transport costs.[8] Engineers began a month-long operation to divide the U-534, using a diamond wire cutter, on 6 February 2008. On 10 March 2008, the sections, each weighing as much as 240 tonnes, were transported over several days by floating crane.”
Sem a menor duvida, os submarinos alemães da Segunda Guerra, foram os mais ícones no seu tempo diante de todos os maquinários disponíveis de combates de guerra na época, principalmente os U Boat classe VII, sou fascinado pelos submarinos desde criança e as exibições da série Viagem ao Fundo do Mar que tinha o futurístico submarino átomico fictício de nome Seaview ajudou nisso. Sei que na guerra morrem milhões de formas desumanas, mas ao mesmo tempo em que esses maquinários de guerra são tristes, ao mesmo tempo são fascinantes. Pena que não tem tradução português no vídeo, mas mesmo assim meu like.
Was not a grave. Whole crew escaped. 49 of 52 were rescued..
where's the info on that? sense the video maker did not give us a link or any real story or facts.
I can't find anything on the submarine.
@@Ponykeg53 you can found informations on Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-534
Thanks for sharing the info.
As a german I am disgusted about the fact my nation let the grave of a lot german soldiers be disgraced by some wreck hunters and let the killer-nation of these dead soldiers raise the ship and let it be shown publicly. What a shame ! What a insult ! Unbelievable what a spineless nation germany has become without any sense of dignity !
What a beautiful, elegant angel of death... I love these U-Boats just for their grace.
Angel of death thath exaly whath she used to be
Tommy what the hell are you talking about
Felicidades gran video! Impresionante ver a éste gran submarino reliquia de una parte de la humanidad.
I'm not surprised about good condition. that's made in germany !
it proberly would fire up with abit of tinkering, i had an old BMW started up atfer 6 years of not running/
Bobby Bärlin indeed, even If their Ideals were wrong, when It came to engineering, they knew what they were doing.
so how comes Mercedes always have rusty wings
Some of servicemen tell to their clients "We DO NOT repairing the Lion (peugeot), the Spruce (citroёn), and the Twat (renault)" in my country. It's all in one phrase, lol.
@@user-qu5it5ue5g Useless Brit's? You surely mean the 'true' master race. Not Germanic wannabees
From Buffalo, New York. It was very good to see this as history is something we all should learn and Understand. The pictures were great! Please don't misunderstand me; The reading of the (captions) were a bit to fast and the colour red was a bit rough on the eyes. I'm very appreciative of the amount of work put into making this, I really am. I'm sorry if I'm coming across as negitive but I'm giving my opinion as I've done something like this myself. From one photograph, several could be made from it by zooming in on fine details thus making several shots from one picture and counting each shot the same amount of secounds. I REALLY DO APPRECIATE THE HARD WORK DONE IN PUTTING THIS ALL TOGETHER. Thank You.
This video is a tribute to the greatest generation of both sides.
Even though these brave men were the enemy, you have to see the remains of the vessel and the museum to comprehend what a tragic time of events of the Second World War. I live close to the museum and it is an experience people need to learn from. Let’s face it nobody this day will ever be the men they were. The museum is fantastic and it makes sure that these people will be remembered more than just a war grave.It is a very humbling experience.
what museum ?
The fact that submarine has more restoration to operational status than cars i see in classic car magazines and that has been sunk for decades and yet has potential
Conditions de conservation extrêmement rares !! Impressionnant quant aux souvenirs rapportés et pour plus d·ampleur,sur le souvenir de cette guerre qui nous aura permis de vivre à ce jour en paix ...Respects aux hommes disparus dans ces combats .....
Definitely the coolest thing ive seen today
A rather tragic irony that Birkenhead has a preserved U-boat rather than a period merchant vessel or escort ship. To section the thing to allow disabled access is ridiculous though.
Never thought about it like that; but yeah, good point.
. . . .Theres a war ship docked in bidston dock in birkenhead. I pass it most days. I think its hms plymouth
Is it named RFA Fort Austin
I always mute the sound on such videos.
All Smiles iirc it was to allow the elderly access .
While the tech and design is older, a U-Boat is much more impressive to look at compared to the generic tubular shape of the modern nuclear attack sub. Such a beautiful thing to see.
Ruhet in Frieden Ihr Helden der Vergangenheit🙏
zuviel salz gefressen?
weisst du eigentlich wieviele menschen in diesem krieg gefallen, getötet, verletzt, vernichtet, missbraucht, traumatisiert wurden?
und du laberst von tapferen deutschen u-boot-helden...
hast wohl zuviel "Das Boot" geguckt.
@@akira5952 Wenn du den Bezug zur Realität verloren hast dann geh in den Keller du Troll und Rede mit dir selbst. 🤏🧠😷
@@akira5952 geh schaukeln kleiner, das hilft.
@@akira5952 junge Männer taten ihren Dienst der ihnen angesagt wurde. Heute kacken sie sich wegen einer Spritze in Hosen. Das ist die Relation die man verstehen sollte.
Männer denen ein Dienst auferlegt wurde. Den Männer erfüllten um ihre Familien zu schützen vor dem Lauf der Dinge. Etwas mehr Respekt bitte. Niemand sagt es war gut einen Konflikt WW2 zu starten.
@@akira5952 Wenn du so anfängst hast du den Film Das Boot definitiv nicht verstanden. Es waren keine Helden. Sie gehörten damals zur Elite der Kriegsmarine. Auf ein U Boot zu kommen war mehr als schwer. Wir haben in unserer Familie selbst U Boot Männer. Mein Großvater und sein Bruder. Beide waren in Frankreich stationiert. Einer in Lorient und einer in St Nazaire. Sie haben mir beide Dinge berichten können die furchtbar waren. Wenn sie auf Feindfahrt waren und Fühlung hatten war die Begeisterung groß weil es Abwechslung war. Wenn es dann soweit war das der Angriff erfolgte und die Aale liefen war es Totenstille. Erst als der Torpedo traf und ein unglaublicher Knall zu hören war hat man sich kurz über den Erfolg gefreut weil man getroffen hatte. Im nächsten Moment waren alle betroffen und still weil sie alle wußten das dort Menschen verbrannten,ertranken, erfroren oder am Schweröl erstickten.
Erzähl mir keinen Mist. Ich habe einiges gehört aus erster Hand. Und trotz der vielen Verluste waren die Männer stolz. Wer so einen Scheiß wie du von sich gibt,bewirft wie Leute die auf den U Booten waren mit Dreck.
German Engeneering at its finest :3
Nice to see such beauty again :3
True 👍
🥰
As an active personell in the Indian Navy. I can confirm that dying in a submarine is one of the worst possible death you can face
Have you experienced it ?
It matters little which side a soldier or sailor fights for. What matters is that they died heroes defending their country. Thank you for your service gentlemen.
Trabalho de resgate maravilhoso! Muito lindo a história resgatada. Parabéns.
I dont care what the arguments were. They shouldve never chopped it up into sections ....😡
Is that what happened that's fucking horrible no bloody respect
Hey it would have cost 89 million just to transport it intact and be far more complicated for its size and shape
@@stuartwhelan233 How so?
roland robberts, as far as I’m concerned, it’s a war grave and shouldn’t have been touched!!
@@warren4110 It isn’t a war grave though, from what I’ve heard all the crew escaped except three when it first got hit and started sinking and the remaining three waited until it hit the ocean floor to start escaping but they died as they were trying to swim to the surface
Odd coincidence, the sub was sunk on my dad's birthday and raised on the day he died.
This submarine he talk to us. He show us his history. He show us that one time on this earth brave man exist. Honor to them!
I`ve been inside U505, very interesting conditions.
Mis respetos y reverencias por el valor y el coraje de los submarinistas que inmolaron sus vidas en el mar.
Respect to the German sailor who died the sinking of U-534
That’s great 😃 I especially liked the views of the inside and the contents found.
There is a lot more availble on youtube. Just search u534
The music is equivalent to a toothache.
Now open wide and say, “AH”.
The music is fucking brilliant!!!
g2macs r
Similar to nasa hypnotic dross
g2macs
......and without Novocain.
No submarine ever hauled around gold, the gold was clean water, diesel fuel, and canned food.
This happened in the last days of the war. I guess they thought they could have been taking gold out of Germany to South America? Pure speculation though.
And air I would say
There were certain submarines that specialized in transporting goods, very likely one of them transported gold at some point.
it was literally the last day of the war, and Germany had already surrendered, the U534 was not flying a white flag indicating it had received surrender orders from Doentitz, hence the attack. U534 in contradiction to its orders fired on one liberator shooting it down.
Many German Submarines were transport subs that carried extra munitions and other items such as currency and valuables like gold and silver. They also carried examples of the Me-262 and Me 263 fighters to Japan. One also carried uranium oxide on an attempted trip to Japan hut surrendered on the way after Germany surrendered. So next time before posting do some research
Let´s keep it as memorial for all men, regardless on which side they were fighting, and show it to young people in order to give them some understanding what wartime means
Gen z dissapoints me more and more every day and coming from a gen z that should say something
Thank You Raising The U Boat
The Germans had great equipment. These U Boats were a real menace and they had good crews. German E Boats don't get talked about much, but they were superior to our U.S. PT boats. E Boats had heavy duty diesel HP and didn't wear out after a few thousand hours like the gas engines in PT boats. German tanks were better, etc.........
We were sinking them as fast as they were building them, it was a big reason we 'won' the war.
US new sonar and radar really put a hurt on anything in the water .......but the early days of WW2 the Wolfpack’s ruled the North Atlantic seas all the way to FL. German PT boats perhaps the Cadillac of PT Boats more attention was given toward the U boats. The German battleships were good but just outnumbered by allied navy’s. U boats packs had their day. But the ocean belong to allied forces.
Germans had better tanks but at what cost, we could make 10 Sherman’s to 1 German tank. At D Day we new the German had the Panther and tiger 1 and 2 and King Tiger. But it was to late to change our tanks. The supply chain was already established for the Tank Destroyers and Sherman. The Persian tank arrived 4 months after D Day half way thru the war, but not by great numbers 12 or so. British had the Firefly 18#
Yep, that's how Germany won the war.
@@trumpie5399 super tiger? Do you mean the king tiger or tiger 2
Ben cherewyk
Yes the Tiger 2 made it Western Front
Whitman tank was Disabled and he was given a Tiger 2 a great tank but weak driveline. Same as the King
A 30 ton gear drive on a 60 ton tank plus very hard a fuel. If they just changed the gears and perhaps upgraded the transmission on the Panther tank and mass produced it would have been better.
total madness to cut her up go and cut the cutty sark too for easy access - health and safety gone mad with museum directors who need their heads examined- they could have made lift to take you up to her or part of the side can open up and close on hydraulics to allow Handicap access - but keep its original shape and configuration
Yes, and we also blew the bottom out of a Trafalgar ship and sunk her years ago and when it was suggested to raise her we were told that it would be too much competition for HMS Victory! We know how to look after our history alright.
Phil Andrawis . The sub's new location was not big enough to contain it in one piece but could accommodate it in smaller sections. And that's what happened.
I am an engineer and architect they could have found somewhere else for it there are hundreds of abandoned docks and slip in England all over the country any one of them could have been a perfect setting with ample parking for spectators to come and visit or they could have run a shuttle bus to the site -when such parking is not available bad planning is the keyword and bad designers and I can name a hundred places that could have accommodated it close to big city centers
Phil Andrawis. It was on show in its original state on the quayside close to where it was unloaded off the huge barge that brought it from The Skaagerak in Danish Waters. The real issue is Peel Holdings, who have a stranglehold on the whole of the Liverpool/Birkenhead dock system and call the shots, wanted it moving because they claimed it would put off potential customers from buying apartments at huge ex dock warehouse complex they were getting ready to develop. The only venue available was next to the Birkenhead Woodside Mersey Ferry terminal, which Peel Holdings also owned. It was a take it leave offer. The Council took it but U534 had to be cut into pieces in order for that to happen.
as you come in from the sea the port side has nothing but junk and recycling facilities and total rundown neighborhood that would have been ideal and it would have lifted up that area -- but it's too late now to cry over spilled milk when the greed of developers and bad planning took place over common sense --- so sad
Impresionante!! La tecnologia ya lo demostraron al sacar sus barcos a la superficie. Grande alemania viva alemania.
I grew up seeing this submarine through my childhood .. the day they cut it into 3 parts hurt so much
I have been to visit this submarine and I have to say that I think that all of these precious wrecks of all naval craft from both world wars need to be recovered in some way. They all have a story to tell. May all who died in the conflicts rest in peace.
@The Shipwrecker! --- War, all wars are terrible and all citizens of the world should do their utmost to avoid them! A thought to all the fallen soldiers and civilians of the world. Let us always remember that even the soldiers of the worst country, of the worst dictatorship in the world, are only human beings and that, practically always, they are forced to be your enemies against their will and also forced to have to kill you by their dictatorial system!