Any exhibits of post WWII subs anywhere? - Das Boot (1982) Discussion

[–] dubyahsrobotminion 12 years ago

The only nuclear sub I know of being on display is the USS Nautlilus. It's in Groton, Conn. right outside the gate of the base.

Problem with nuclear subs and ships in general, is that they are normally dismantled.

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[–] andrewwatsonffc 12 years ago

The French submarine Redoutable a SNLE(SSBN) is at the Cité de la Mer in Cherbourg.

HMS Courageous (sister ship to HMS Conqueror the only nuclear-powered submarine known to have engaged an enemy ship with torpedoes) at Devonport Dockyard but not sure how easy it is to get to

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[–] sascha-17 12 years ago

Only surviving Typ XXI-boat in the world on display:

http://www.bremerhaven.de/meer-erleben/sehenswertes/museumsschiffe/u-b oot-wilhelm-bauer.12176.html

While it's still a WW2-era boat, it was hugely advanced for its time and essentially paved the way for a lot of modern developments in submarines. So if you're ever in the area, you should definetly check it out. :)

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[–] sailor_28237 12 years ago

That boat is really great to visit. Very interesting, next to it is the German Naval museum and a one hour drive away in Wilhemlshaven is the German Navy museum.

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[–] persen1 12 years ago

A list containing submarine museums all over the world
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_submarine_museums

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[–] raf-33 11 years ago

HMS Courageous (sister ship to HMS Conqueror the only nuclear-powered submarine known to have engaged an enemy ship with torpedoes) at Devonport Dockyard but not sure how easy it is to get to

Is that the one that sank the Belgrano? The only nuclear powered submarine ever to sink an enemy combatant was the sub that killed the Belgrano in 1982.

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[–] ronfirv 11 years ago

You can visit a Subs. museum in Portsmouth, or Gosport across the bay, in England.

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[–] CGSailor 8 years ago

Yes, and she did so with old WW2 straight running torpedoes, not modern homing torpedoes.
Also Belgrano was ex- USS Phoenix, An American Cruiser.

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[–] cowboyerik 11 years ago

Chicago museum of tech and industry has a U-505 completely intact and available for on board tours!

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[–] CGSailor 11 years ago

I wouldn't call it "Completely intact"

U-505, Like most (but not all) Museum Subs, have had Public accessways cut through their hull so that people did not have to climb in and out through the real hatches used by the crew. Big gaping opening cut into the sides, through the Main Ballast Tanks and Pressure hulls.

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[–] DD-931 11 years ago

There's one at Patriot's Point in Charleston, South Carolina, the USS Clamagore (SS-343). It was commissioned at the end of World War II and was updated to post-war specs.

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[–] CGSailor 11 years ago

Patriot's point is doing an abominable and downright reprehensible job of maintaining the museum ships.

Clamagore is in danger of capsizing and sinking right at her moorings.

http://historicships.blogspot.com/2012/11/demise-of-uss-clamagore-and- other.html

detail photo showing the extent of the External hull deterioration where the superstructure meets pressure hull....
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4138/4769127389_bd88f3906c_b.jpg

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[–] DD-931 11 years ago

I was there in June, and the carrier USS Yorktown and the destroyer USS Laffey were in good shape. However, I did not have time to actually check out the sub, and that hull deterioration photo is pretty damning.

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[–] CGSailor 11 years ago

One could almost excuse Patriot's point for Clamagore's condition. Money is scarce and repairs to a 70+ year old vessel that's been sitting in saltwater all this time is very expensive (upwards of $3 million)

But one look at the interior and I cannot allow that to be Patriot Point's excuse.
The Sub's interior is horrific when you consider that most of the crap you see in the following photo could've been taken care of with routine housekeeping.

http://www.certainpointofview.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Ali_Elhaj j_USS-Clamagore-Crew-Quarters.jpg
Just look at that mold!

The Navy is pissed as hell at the condition of Yorktown. Tourists may not take note of her condition because most of it is way down below in areas not part of the tour but both Yorktown's and Laffey's condition is to the point that the US Navy has ordered Patriots point to do something "Or else". Over 100 leaks were found in LAffey's corroded hull.

Clamagore's condition is so far gone that the plan now is to intentionally scuttle her as part of the Artificial Reef Program.

Compared to other Museum ships such as USS Cod (SS-224)
Here, they have her #4 Main Diesel Engine up and running for the first time in 39 years. Currently 3 out of her 4 main engines are in running condition and work is underway to restore the final engine.
http://youtu.be/Ae3G8z5isxs

USS Silversides (SS-236) is another that is still in working condition.
http://youtu.be/X6ltRl1GwJM

Also don't forget USS Pampanito (SS-383)
She is in such good working order and even able to get underway on her own power. They used her for the fictional USS Stingray for the film "Down Periscope"

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[–] CGSailor 11 years ago

Speaking of Cod being in better shape... Happening now this weekend.

http://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/90-second-know-it-all-sub marine-u-s-s-cod.html

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[–] cowboyerik 11 years ago

Gotcha, I was actually wondering about access cause while I could climb down inside via the tower my mother could not, so accessability is good; from Ohio I am happy there is U-boot so close, problebly head up next month to see; it is a extra charge above entry to the museum for the U-505 tour but from what I see on TripAdvisor and the museum's own website it's really cool; I think Wolfgang could shot inside it today! Das Boot 2 lololol ; I'll settle for Air Force One, Part 2!

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[–] cowboyerik 11 years ago

Gonna head up to Chicago next month to see the U-boot there; saw U-571 on movie channel today; further made us want to go!

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[–] oldsalt61 11 years ago

It's been a few years since I was at Patriots's Point. What a shame. Under what condition were those ships given to the museum? Can the Navy take them back?

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[–] caulkins69 11 years ago

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the USS Blueback (SS-581). It's worth a visit if you're ever in Portland, Oregon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Blueback_%28SS-581%29

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[–] internut02 10 years ago

Of all places to find a pristine US WWII submarine. Muskogee, OK. Well worth the trip to see this fine boat!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Batfish_(SS-310)

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[–] wordupgee22 8 years ago

Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada (1 hour from Buffalo and 2 hours from Detroit) has a Cold War submarine (Soviet Hunter) that you can visit. HMCS Ojibway

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[–] eolloe 8 years ago

USS Growler available for tours in New York City. (Or used to be.) And while you're there, you can also visit the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier next door.

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[–] saikano 8 years ago

There is a really nice list on Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_submarine_museums

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[–] persen1 8 years ago

Same list i posted 3 years ago in this topic, but you can count on people will just keep on babbling about some sub they know some where, with out actually checking the list that both of us now have shared about this topic.

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