German U Boot washed ashore at Hastings after tow failed

[Jamo]

I never realised the WWI german U Boots were so large:



The surrendered Type II boat was due to be transferred to France but the tow parted and she went aground at Hastings in April 1919



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2271907/Haunting-pictures-U-boat-washed-beach-WWI-sailed-France.html

[Whiteknuckles]

Wow, that puts a different perspective on these machines.
Thanks Jamo.

Andrew

[uncletony]

If you are ever in Chicago, be sure to visit the U-505. For years it was outside, nowadays it is inside an absolutely gigantic hall...

[Nigel Jackson]

Fascinating James, thanks for the posting. Like you, the size surprises me and they must have created a sense of awe and fear amongst who went to view it.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Jamo]

Here is a propaganda postcard showing  a map of the British Isles and the locations of the last year's losses due to the U-Boot war. "England's Not" translates as England's Torment (according to an online translation website)

[pepperman42]

Churchill knew the deal.

Steve