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Henk · 09-02-2006, 07:41 AM

Something interesting I found.

The range finder of the Bismarck and the Admirals bridge.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-03-2006, 11:57 AM

Nice pics.

Henk · 09-04-2006, 04:27 PM

Thanks Adler, the thing is that I never thought the Admiral bridge were still intact and to find a range finder is great. It looks like the foretop fire (gunnery) controle station which were knocked out by the 8-inch shell from Norfolk in which Commander Schneider was killed and the Bismarck then fought with one eye shot away.

102first_hussars · 09-04-2006, 05:11 PM

Someone might say the Battleship was the queen of the see, but it was planes from an aircraft carrier that paralyzed the Bizmark, so i have to say the Aircraft Carrier was the greatest

Henk · 09-04-2006, 05:22 PM

You can have a great aircraft carrier, but without the aircraft or crew, it is just a floating tub, but I agree with you that it took over the role of the Battleship and now having the most carriers in your navy means you have a great navy just like the day of the battleship.

Gnomey · 09-04-2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henk

You can have a great aircraft carrier, but without the aircraft or crew, it is just a floating tub

So would a battleship...

Henk · 09-04-2006, 05:53 PM

Yes I agree. I was just thinking of the great aircraft carriers the Japanese had at the end of the war, except for the aircraft and crew to make them even greater, but I still love a Battleship or what. Those guns, you just can not love it.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-04-2006, 06:37 PM

Here is my question.

What happened to the Yamato after it was sunk. Did they break it up or does she still lie at the bottom. If so has anyone found her?

What about the Hood? Has any pieces of her ever been found. Not sure what might be left because she exploded but maybe some parts were found.

syscom3 · 09-04-2006, 07:06 PM

The wreckage was surveyed in 1985 and 1999

"Yamato" Wreck Photo Gallery

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-04-2006, 07:24 PM

Cool thanks. She is really torn apart. How deep is she?

syscom3 · 09-04-2006, 09:59 PM

Ive seen one depth said as to be 1000 ft.

I'm searching for additional confirmation to make sure it wasnt a typo for 10,000 ft.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-05-2006, 12:51 PM

Cool, interesting though, thanks for the site.

timshatz · 09-05-2006, 04:32 PM

They found the wreckage of the Hood as well. She came apart under the water.

H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: The Wreck of HMS Hood

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-06-2006, 05:28 AM

Cool that is stuff I have allways wanted to know. I wish they would hurry up and get the pics from the Graf Zeppelin now that she has been found.

Oh and syscom I did a search as well about the Yamato and as you said they were all varying depths from website to website. The most common though was 350m which is about 1000ft.

syscom3 · 09-06-2006, 09:20 AM

It looks like the Yamato sunk while still over the contiental shelf. Go eastward a bit and its gets very deep in hurry.

09-02-2006, 07:41 AM	#181
Henk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: George - South Africa Posts: 2,786	Something interesting I found. The range finder of the Bismarck and the Admirals bridge. __________________ The ultimate revolution in aircraft designs during WW2

09-03-2006, 11:57 AM	#182
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,057	Nice pics. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

09-04-2006, 04:27 PM	#183
Henk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: George - South Africa Posts: 2,786	Thanks Adler, the thing is that I never thought the Admiral bridge were still intact and to find a range finder is great. It looks like the foretop fire (gunnery) controle station which were knocked out by the 8-inch shell from Norfolk in which Commander Schneider was killed and the Bismarck then fought with one eye shot away. __________________ The ultimate revolution in aircraft designs during WW2

09-04-2006, 05:11 PM	#184
102first_hussars Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alberta Posts: 2,259	Someone might say the Battleship was the queen of the see, but it was planes from an aircraft carrier that paralyzed the Bizmark, so i have to say the Aircraft Carrier was the greatest __________________ Hello me...meet the real me. And my misfits way of life. A dark black past is my Most valued possession. Hindsight is always 20-20, But looking back its still a bit fuzzy. Speak of mutually assured destruction? Nice story...tell it to readers digest!!!

09-04-2006, 05:22 PM	#185
Henk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: George - South Africa Posts: 2,786	You can have a great aircraft carrier, but without the aircraft or crew, it is just a floating tub, but I agree with you that it took over the role of the Battleship and now having the most carriers in your navy means you have a great navy just like the day of the battleship. __________________ The ultimate revolution in aircraft designs during WW2

09-04-2006, 05:53 PM	#187
Henk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: George - South Africa Posts: 2,786	Yes I agree. I was just thinking of the great aircraft carriers the Japanese had at the end of the war, except for the aircraft and crew to make them even greater, but I still love a Battleship or what. Those guns, you just can not love it. __________________ The ultimate revolution in aircraft designs during WW2

09-04-2006, 06:37 PM	#188
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,057	Here is my question. What happened to the Yamato after it was sunk. Did they break it up or does she still lie at the bottom. If so has anyone found her? What about the Hood? Has any pieces of her ever been found. Not sure what might be left because she exploded but maybe some parts were found. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

09-04-2006, 07:06 PM	#189
syscom3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,805	"YAMATO" Wreck as Discovered The wreckage was surveyed in 1985 and 1999 "Yamato" Wreck Photo Gallery __________________ "Pilot to copilot..... what are those mountain goats doing up here in the clouds?"

09-04-2006, 07:24 PM	#190
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,057	Cool thanks. She is really torn apart. How deep is she? __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

09-04-2006, 09:59 PM	#191
syscom3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,805	Ive seen one depth said as to be 1000 ft. I'm searching for additional confirmation to make sure it wasnt a typo for 10,000 ft. __________________ "Pilot to copilot..... what are those mountain goats doing up here in the clouds?"

09-05-2006, 12:51 PM	#192
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,057	Cool, interesting though, thanks for the site. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

09-05-2006, 04:32 PM	#193
timshatz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Phila, Pa Posts: 3,808	They found the wreckage of the Hood as well. She came apart under the water. H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: The Wreck of HMS Hood

09-06-2006, 05:28 AM	#194
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,057	Cool that is stuff I have allways wanted to know. I wish they would hurry up and get the pics from the Graf Zeppelin now that she has been found. Oh and syscom I did a search as well about the Yamato and as you said they were all varying depths from website to website. The most common though was 350m which is about 1000ft. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

09-06-2006, 09:20 AM	#195
syscom3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,805	It looks like the Yamato sunk while still over the contiental shelf. Go eastward a bit and its gets very deep in hurry. __________________ "Pilot to copilot..... what are those mountain goats doing up here in the clouds?"

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