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U-995 – The German Submarine you can Visit

U-995 is a Type VIIC/41 German submarine that was launched during World War II and is now preserved as a museum ship at the Laboe Naval Memorial near Kiel, Germany.

Originally commissioned in 1943 and having served both the German Kriegsmarine and later the Royal Norwegian Navy, it stands as a rare surviving example of its type, offering visitors a glimpse into the challenging conditions faced by submariners during the war.

Design of U-995

Operational history, u-995 after the war.

The German U-Boat U-995, a Type VIIC/41 submarine, represents a pivotal moment in submarine design during World War II. Built by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg, this class was introduced to address specific operational challenges faced by its predecessors in the Type VIIC class, primarily the need for enhanced anti-aircraft defense and improved hydrodynamics for better submerged performance.

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The Type VIIC/41 differed slightly from the original Type VIIC design in terms of structural integrity and survivability enhancements. The hull of U-995 was strengthened to withstand greater depths, increasing its test depth from 230 meters in earlier models to about 250 meters, offering better protection against depth charge attacks and rough underwater terrain. This was crucial for operations in the deeper waters of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.

The surface displacement of U-995 was 769 tons, and when submerged, it increased to 871 tons. Its dimensions included a length of 67.1 meters, a beam of 6.2 meters, and a draught of 4.74 meters. These dimensions and displacements were carefully balanced to optimize hydrodynamic efficiency, which was essential for maintaining speed and maneuverability both on the surface and underwater.

The propulsion system of U-995 showcased the engineering advancements of the time. For surface travel, it was equipped with two supercharged six-cylinder four-stroke M6V 40/46 diesel engines, manufactured by Germaniawerft, producing a total of 2,800 to 3,200 horsepower. This allowed the submarine to reach a top surface speed of 17 knots.

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For submerged operations, U-995 relied on two AEG GU 460/8-276 electric motors, providing a total of 750 horsepower, which could propel the submarine to speeds of up to 7.6 knots. The inclusion of larger battery banks than those in earlier models extended the boat’s submerged endurance, allowing for longer periods of stealth operation under water.

The armament configuration was a critical aspect of U-995’s design, tailored for both offensive and defensive roles. It was armed with five 53.3 cm torpedo tubes, four located at the bow and one at the stern. The submarine could carry a total of fourteen torpedoes, allowing multiple engagements during a single patrol without the need to resurface for rearming.

In response to the increasing threat from air attacks as the war progressed, U-995 was also equipped with more robust anti-aircraft defenses compared to earlier Type VIIC submarines. It featured a 3.7 cm Flak M42 anti-aircraft gun mounted on the wintergarten (the upper deck area behind the conning tower), along with two twin 2 cm C/30 anti-aircraft guns. This combination provided a formidable defense against low-flying aircraft, crucial for survival in areas patrolled by enemy air forces.

U-995 was launched into a world at war on September 16, 1943, entering service under the command of Kapitänleutnant Walter Köhntopp. Initially, it was assigned to the 5th U-boat Flotilla for training purposes, during which time the crew would become adept in the operations, maintenance, and tactical maneuvers necessary for wartime engagements.

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After completing its training phase, U-995 was transferred to the 13th U-boat Flotilla for active duty. This flotilla was a part of the larger U-boat force tasked with disrupting Allied shipping in strategic areas, particularly the Arctic Ocean.

During its service, U-995 embarked on nine war patrols. These patrols were often conducted in the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean, areas known for their harsh weather conditions and heavy Allied maritime patrols. The strategic importance of these regions stemmed from the significant amount of Allied shipping that passed through, providing essential supplies to the Soviet Union via the Arctic convoys.

U-995’s missions were primarily focused on reconnaissance and attacks on Allied convoys. However, despite the aggressive tactics employed, U-995 did not record any confirmed ship sinkings or significant damages to enemy vessels. This lack of success was indicative of the broader challenges faced by the German U-boat fleet at this stage of the war, as Allied anti-submarine warfare tactics had become highly effective. Improved radar technology, air patrols, and convoy escorts significantly reduced the effectiveness of U-boat operations.

The operational life of U-995 was marked not only by the strategic missions it undertook but also by the survival tactics it employed against increasing Allied countermeasures. The U-boat faced numerous depth charge attacks and aerial bombardments. The enhanced design features of the Type VIIC/41, including improved depth capabilities and strengthened hulls, played a crucial role in its ability to withstand such encounters and evade destruction.

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Additionally, U-995 utilized the natural cover provided by the Arctic environment, leveraging ice floes and the polar night for concealment from enemy radar and aerial observation. This tactic was essential for maintaining the element of surprise and for the basic survival of the U-boat and its crew.

U-995’s active military service concluded with the end of World War II in Europe in May 1945. Upon Germany’s capitulation, U-995 was surrendered to the British at Trondheim, Norway, and was later transferred to Norwegian control. Under the terms of the surrender, it was among the U-boats that were allocated to Allied nations for study or use, which spared it from being scuttled as part of Operation Deadlight, the British operation to dispose of captured German U-boats.

After the conclusion of World War II, U-995 was among the German U-boats that surrendered to the Allies. Initially handed over to the British, it was later transferred to Norwegian custody, a common fate for many U-boats as the Allies sought to either study or utilize these advanced naval technologies. Renamed “KNM Kaura,” U-995 served in the Royal Norwegian Navy from 1952 to 1965.

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During its service with Norway, the submarine underwent modifications, including updates to its armament and sensors, adapting it for the post-war naval environment and NATO operations. This period extended the operational life of U-995 and allowed it to serve during the Cold War, a testament to the durability and adaptability of its design.

In a gesture of historical preservation and international cooperation, the Norwegian government returned U-995 to Germany in 1965. The decision was driven by the historical significance of the vessel and the interest in preserving a piece of maritime heritage that was pivotal in the naval warfare of World War II.

Upon its return, the German Navy, with the support of various veterans’ groups and historical societies, undertook the task of restoring U-995 to its wartime configuration. This extensive restoration aimed to reflect the original design and equipment of the U-boat as accurately as possible, stripping away modifications that had been made during its service with the Norwegian Navy.

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U-995 was officially converted into a museum ship and opened to the public in 1971. It is permanently docked at the Laboe Naval Memorial near Kiel, a site dedicated to the memory of sailors of all nationalities who lost their lives at sea. The location is particularly poignant, not only because of its proximity to the U-boat’s original operating bases but also as a place for reflection on the perils of naval warfare.

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Ahh, the dreaded German submarine U-995. The boat that was the star of both of the World Wars, and was the factor is the making and breaking of so many battles. This particular U-boat  was a German Type VIIC/41. It was manufactured on 25th of November 1942 and was commissioned on 16th of September 1943. Its first commanding officer was  Oberleutnant Walter Köhntopp, with its service halting a t the end of the war on 8 May 1945 when it was finally brought down at Trondheim, Norway by the Royal Navy.

After being brought down, the boat was then transferred to Norwegian custody in October 1948. It was repaired, and in December 1952 the  U995  was turned into the Norwegian submarine  Kaura. The beauty remained active until 1965 when it was stricken by the Royal Norwegian Navy.

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U-boat U-995 Type VII C at Laboe, Germany

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•  Collection
• 1 . U-boat Type VIIC/41 Technical data
• 2 . Type VIIC/41 Range
• U-boat "Schnorchel" or Snorkel
• 3 . Type VIIC/41 Armament
• 6 . Location details

Since it’s development in 1933/34 the German Type VII class submarine design proved to be very successful. During the war a total of 703 Type VII submarines in different variants were built; VIIA, VIIB, VIIC, VIIC/41, VIIC/42, VIID, VIIF.

This Type VIIC/41 Kriegsmarine submarine is a modified Type VIIC version, which had a stronger outer hull and lighter machinere than the latter to compensate for the weight. This even lead to this type being slightly lighter than the Type VIIC, with all the benefits in range and fuel/battery consumption. A total of 91 Type VIIC/41 were built.

U-boat Type VIIC/41 Technical data

This Type VIIC/41 has a length of 67,2 meters, is 6,2 meters wide and has a height of 9,6 meters including the tower. These measures could vary depending on the Type VII version. It’s maximum diving depth was 240 meters while a 120 meters was recommended.

The submarine was propelled by two MAN 6 cylinder 1400hp diesel engines and two 370hp  BBC electro engines, giving the submarine a surface speed of 17 knots and 7,6 knots submerged.

Type VIIC/41 Range

The range of the Type VIIC/41 was 10.000 nautical miles at 7 knots on the surface and 130 nautical miles at 2 knots when submerged. It’s limited range submerged made the submarines very vulnerable to air attacks, which claimed a heavy toll on the German submarines when the range of the Allied aircraft extended.

U-boat “Schnorchel” or Snorkel

For this reason some Type VIIC submarines were fitted with a “Schnorchel” (German) in the latter years of WW2, which was a snorkel device enabling the submarine to operate it’s diesel engines while submerged. Although this gave them increased range being submerged, it also had downsides. The speed of the submarine was limited to prevent breaking the tube. Also the tube sticking out of the water and the diesel fumes coming out could easily be spotted, especially in clear weather. At the surface the tube left what was known as a “periscope feather”, a small v-shaped wave clearly visible in calm seas. Some early British radar models could pick up the snorkel or periscope too at distances under a thousand meters.

The U995 is also fitted with a snorkel, as can be seen from the clamp at the front left of the tower. The snorkel tube is folded away in a compartment in the deck on it’s port side. In some pictures the tube can be seen lying in the space in the deck, but here it seems to be missing. Perhaps for restoration purposes.

Type VIIC/41 Armament

Type VIIC/41 was armed with four torpedo tubes at the bow and one at it’s rear. It could carry up to 12 torpedo’s or 26 to 39 sea mines, although later in the war the possibility to carry seas mines was left out for this submarine type.

At the back of the submarine tower it carried a 37mm deck gun and two double barreled Anti Aircraft 20mm guns.

Submarine U-995 was deployed from 1943 by the Kriegsmarine until the end of the war. Thereafter, the submarine was used by the Norwegian Navy until 1965 when it was given back to Germany. Since 1972, the boat is exhibited here in Laboe.

You can visit this Type VIIC/41 submarine on the beach at Laboe, North Germany. You have to pay an admission fee to view the interior, which is absolutely worth it.

Because the submarine is displayed on the beach, you can walk all the way around it and see many of the details. The torpedo hatches are covered for corrosion reasons, but you can still see where the openings have been. Inside the U-boat you get a vivid picture of life on this type of U-boat and, if you get lucky and the boat is crowded with other curious visitors, you can experience it firsthand too.

Location details

Strandstraße 92, 24235 Laboe, Germany

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Hi Patrick I am making a plastic model kit of the Type VII and needed some help with a part which turned out to be the stern tube. Your great pictures were perfect, thanks! I have always liked U-Boats and submarines, there is an American WW2 one berthed in San Francisco near where I live but I have never seen a U-Boat up close. Maybe one day… Love the site, am off to have a good look at your other posts. Thanks Dave

This is one of only three surviving U-boats from WWII. Anyone interested in history must see this spectacular museum. You can stay in the uboat as long as you like on the self-guided tour.

This exhibit, along with the Wilhelm Baur submarine are two of the best exhibits of WW2 German subs that I have visited. If in this area, don’t dare miss this one.

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Type IX U-Boat

The Type IX was designed with two objectives in mind � to be the long range counterpart to the medium-range Type VII, and to serve as a tactical command boat for the leader of a wolf pack. After the fall of France, the second requirement became unnecessary as the powerful land based transmitters on the French coast meant that tactical command could be handled from shore.

The Type IXs were excellent sea boats, which had sufficient range to operate in distant waters in the South Atlantic, Indian and even the Pacific oceans - although some had even reached the east coast of North America. It was designed to travel fast to and from distant operational zones, while carrying an adequate supply of torpedoes and stores for sustained solo patrols. It carried more torpedoes than the Type VII but was handicapped with a slow diving time and was more vulnerable to attack � mainly due to its comparatively large size.

This model was much bigger, longer and employed more powerful diesel engines. It used a supercharged 9-cylinder diesel instead of the standard 8-cylinder on the Type VIIs. To balance the much heavier weight, the engine room was located immediately rear of the control room. The Type IX had a full double hull, with the outer hull almost completely surrounding the pressure hull. The upper deck was wide and flat, which provided additional space to store ten torpedoes externally in watertight containers. When the war started, the standard gunnery of the Type IX was one 105mm deck gun, one 37mm flak and one C30 machine gun. It had four forward torpedo tubes and two backward tubes, with a total capacity of 22 torpedoes.

Together with the Type VII, the Type IX combined to form the backbone of the U-boat force, which had fought relentlessly for control of the shipping lanes of the Atlantic. More than 200 Type IXs were built in seven sub-classes.

The first of the original design, a total of eight Type IXAs were built. The first was U-37, launched on May 4 1938, and commissioned on August 4 1938. It was equipped with three periscopes, two in the conning tower and one in the control room.

Fourteen Type IXBs were built. The fuel capacity was increased from 154 tons to 165 tons, giving a slightly extended range from 8,100nm to 8,700nm.

Fifty four Type IXCs were built. The main difference was an increased fuel capacity to 208 tons, resulting in an extended range from 8,700nm to 11,000nm. This subclass onward had two periscopes, both housed within the conning tower.

Type IXC/40

Eighty seven Type IXC/40s were built. The fuel capacity was yet further increased to 214 tons, giving an extended range to 11,400nm.

A highly desirable trait was for a U-boat which could combine high speed with very long range. However given the technology of the day, it was recognized that to develop such a boat would cause excessive complications. Instead, it was decided to develop two versions, one which maximized speed, and the other very long range. This led to the design of the Type IXD1 (speed) and IXD2 (range).

Only two Type IXD1s were built, U-180 and U-195. Their standard diesel engines were substituted with six Daimler Benz MB501 diesels, producing an output of 1,500hp each. Though the maximum range was somewhat reduced, this design could achieve a respectable top speed in excess of 20 knots. Considerable technical problems were encountered, including overheating and the emission of white exhaust smoke which was visible for miles. The unsatisfactory engines were removed and the original MAN engines were reinstalled. They were later converted to transport U-boats and could to carry up to 252 tons of cargo. In this configuration, the torpedo tubes were removed to provide additional cargo room. Both variants of the Type IXD1s were equipped with a Focke Achgelis, a rotary winged kite for making distant observations.

Twenty eight Type IXD2s were built. In addition to their standard MAN diesel engines, this variant had two additional six cylinder diesels which could be used for cruising on the surface. They had additional fuel bunkers, giving them the exceptional range of 23,700nm � the longest range of any German attack U-boat. Like the IXD1, it was equipped with a Focke Achgelis kite.

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Permission to Come Aboard — Four Surviving WW2 U-Boats You Can Actually Visit

“Today, only five U-boats remain and four of them are open to the public. So where can you visit these fascinating relics?”

GERMANY PUT NEARLY 1,250 U-boats to sea in World War Two. Of those, nearly 800 were destroyed by Allied ships and aircraft, 220 were intentionally scuttled by their crews at war’s end, 156 were handed over to the British and Americans on VE-Day (116 of those were later sent to the bottom), 50 were declared missing and six were captured in action. Today, only five U-boats remain and four of them are open to the public. So where can you visit these fascinating relics? Read on.

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry has been home to the U-505, a Type IXC U-boat, since 1954. The vessel was seized by the USS Chatelain on June 4, 1944 off the coast of West Africa. After its capture, the 505 remained with the U.S. Navy until it was donated to the Chicago museum. It’s been on display there to this day. Visitors can peruse the larger U-boat exhibit as part of the museum’s general admission, but a 15-minute stem-to-stern tour of the interior of the 505 costs an additional $8. Special two-and-a half hour, in-depth tours are available on select weekends throughout the year. Still a very popular attraction, the museum recommends visitors buy passes to the on-board tour online in advance and to try to visit early in the day or on Mondays and Tuesdays to avoid the crowds. http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/u-505/

Those visiting Kiel, Germany can board and tour the U-995 , a completely intact Type VIIC/41 U-boat. From September of 1943 to the end of the war, the 220-foot vessel conducted several patrols, sinking a total of nine enemy ships, including two warships. After surrendering to the British in Norway at war’s end, the U-955 went on to serve in the Norwegian navy until 1971, when she was donated to Germany as a museum piece. Norway charged Germany a single Deutsche Mark for the 995. For the past 40 years, the U-boat has sat at the waters edge delighting visitors. http://www.deutscher-marinebund.de/u995_geschichte.htm

One of Germany’s last U-boats to be built, the U-2540 was scuttled before she could see action. A Type XXI , the 2540 was commissioned in late February, 1945. Fuel shortages prevented the 251-foot U-boat from sailing into battle – instead she was sent to the bottom of the Baltic on May, 4, 1945. Salvaged in 1957, she was restored and served as a research sub in the post-war German navy and finally decommissioned in 1982 after a collision with a destroyer. The new owners, the German Maritime Museum, converted the ship back to her wartime configuration and since 1984 have opened the 2540 to the public at Bremerhaven, Germany. www.dsm.museum

Visitors to Liverpool, England can get up close and personal with the remains of U-534 , a Type IXC/40 , which was sunk in the closing days of the war. Mystery surrounded the motives of the U-534 skipper who ignored orders from the Kreigsmarine to surrender his vessel to the Allies and instead steamed out to the open sea. That’s when she was spotted and attacked by a RAF B-24 bomber. The vessel sunk and remained undisturbed for 41 years until a Danish salvager discovered the wreckage. Many speculated that the boat might have been trying to escape with Nazi gold and that a fortune was waiting in her hull. Such rumours proved false when the 534 was raised in 1996. The U-boat first went on display in Birkenhead England as part of the Warship Preservation Trust. When the foundation went bust in 2006, she was transferred to the Liverpool ferry authority. The main hull of the boat was split into sections and is now displayed in separate segments in a large open air waterfront park on the Mersey River. A replica of conning tower and a U-boat museum complete the exhibit, which is open daily. Admission is £6 for adults and £3 for children. http://www.u-boatstory.co.uk/

(originally published May 16, 2012)

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Hi, you mentioned there was a 5th submarine boat that is not open to the public, do you know where it is? Or, who owns it? I look forward to hearing your reply! Thanks

I tried to find my old notes for the article… it was published four years ago. Still looking. I *think* there is one in Germany that is sealed.

I believe it is a memorial for the u boat crews at Flensberg.

It is a shame that the US Navy thought it was better to junk sink the U-Boats, rather than keep them for historic value.

I think that, at the end of a terrible war such as WWII, no one was really thinking of “historic” value, they just wanted to put it all behind them. I must admit to not understanding why they weren’t used for the steel in them though. A lot of steel at the bottom of the Atlantic that could have been recycled. Of course, maybe the idea of recycling wasn’t on anyone’s minds at that time.

Maybe I’m wrong but wasn’t U-605 a Type VII C bpat?

You’re right. We checked. But U505 isn’t.

There is another U-Boat in South America held onshore by a German collector and three more in the damaged and sealed U boat pens in a German port city. Of course there are several more at the bottom of the ocean including off of the South Carolina coastline.

The Type 11’s were very sophisticated, they look like modern subs. I always thought it was a very good thing that the Germans never had the capability to mass produce like the USA did.

The Museum in Chicago is named the Museum of Science and Industry, not “Technology,” as your article says. You need to correct that.

I’ve heard about three scuttled type 2s somewhere off the Turkish coast, all used with some success by Germany against the Russians. Wonder if any might be salvageable?

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I’m not sure what is wrong, bt U2540/U2450 has both numbers in tyhe article.

Nice catch. Thanks.

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U-995 operated with the following Wolfpacks during its career:     Dachs (1 Sep 1944 - 5 Sep 1944)     Zorn (26 Sep 1944 - 1 Oct 1944)     Panther (16 Oct 1944 - 10 Nov 1944)     Stier (11 Dec 1944 - 6 Jan 1945)     Hagen (17 Mar 1945 - 21 Mar 1945)

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21 May 1944 An attack by a Canadian Sunderland flying boat (4 OTU RCAF/S) wounded five men.

21 Jul 1944 00:19 hrs, Norwegian Sea: a B-24 Liberator (59 Sqn RAF/Z, pilot SL B.A. Sisson, DFC) located U-995 on radar while on A/S patrol. The aircraft was forced to take evasive action by intense and very accurate flak while the nose, beam and tail gunners returned fire. The U-boat dived as the Liberator turned away to a distance of approx. one mile (1.6 km). The aircraft then dropped six depth charges 30 yards ahead of the swirl about 10 seconds after the U-boat disappeared. A small patch of oil was sighted, but nothing was heard via a sonobuoy pattern that was subsequently dropped. U-995 continued her patrol, but five days later a leak in the mounting of a radio antenna was discovered which forced a return to base, as it restricted diving capability. (Sources: ADM 199/1786)

2 recorded attacks on this boat.

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8 May 1945 . When the war came to an end in Norway, U-995 was moored at Trondheim waiting for a Schnorchel to be fitted.

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There is an exhibition with model ships, maps and dioramas on the history of merchant shipping and the navy in the "Historische Halle" (historical hall) at the Eastern side of the naval memorial of the Baltic seaside resort Laboe. The submarine U 995, which the visitors can enter, was put up on the beach immediately in front of the Laboe tower as a technical museum.

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U-995 German Type VII U-Boat - Illustrated Gallery of the Last Surviving Type VIIC U-Boat in the World DVD-ROM – DVD-ROM, August 15, 2007

Now you can step inside and explore the last surviving German Type VIIC U-Boat. Once a potent fighting machine, the Type VII U-boat formed the backbone of the U-boat fighting force.

Today, the only surviving Type VII U-boat is U-995. Converted into a museum ship in 1971, she now rests along the Ostsee beach in Laboe, Germany.

What would you do if you could visit U-995 and explore the inside of this World War 2 submarine?

Every year over half-a-million U-Boat enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Laboe, Germany to experience being on board this silent predator. But now you can explore this same submarine for a fraction of the cost - without all the hassles and expense of a foreign journey. Here's how:

The U-995 German Type VIIC U-Boat Illustrated Gallery DVD takes you up close and into the guts of U-995 for an eye-opening inspection of this Atlantic predator. As you explore this DVD, you'll get to see hundreds of dials, hand-wheels, and gauges - so real and so close, you can literally feel the ambience coming from a cold, damp, watertight steel room.

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Whether you're a researcher and need reference photos of the air compressor and voltage meters, a modeler building a u-boat from scratch, or you re just curious what s inside the Type VIIC U-boat - this resource is for you.

• View over 600 color photographs detailing every nook and cranny of U-995. Photos are narrated and compiled by sections within the U-boat leading you on a virtual tour of the inside.
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• Inspect Schematic Plans illustrating an accurately scaled top and side drawing of the U-boat. Plans are big and crisp, at 3000 pixels wide, suitable for modelers and graphic artists.
• Unlock the U-Boat's secrets by reading the technical reports containing career history, emblems and technical specifications helping you understand the performance of a Type VIIC.
• Explore the U-boat with the Virtual Guided Tour as it guides you step-by-step through every compartment in the U-boat. Imagine Oberleutnant zur See (1st Lieutenant) Hans-Georg Hess proudly showing you around his boat! In English, he guides you through, demystifying all the dials, hand-wheels, and equipment.
• Listen to authentic U-boat sounds with extremely rare actual sound recordings of the diesel engines, electric motor, ambient sounds, torpedo launching, and much, much more.
• Sample a U-boat war diary with English translations and original German scans of the Engineering War Diaries of U-106, U-107 and U-138.

There is a goldmine of information on U-995 in this single DVD-ROM than in any other single resource either online or offline. You will be able to fully explore and satisfy your curiosity of U-995, and modelers will be able to create intricate details from the photos in this DVD.

Clearly, when you order a copy of this DVD, you will discover the definitive guide to explore the German Type VIIC U-Boat.

• Language English
• Publisher Aardvark Global Publishing Company
• Publication date August 15, 2007
• ISBN-10 1427624534
• ISBN-13 978-1427624536
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Product details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aardvark Global Publishing Company; First Edition (August 15, 2007)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1427624534
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1427624536
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces

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