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Incredible! I didn't think this would ever happen again - another U-boat wreck might be raised from the sea to be exhibited in a museum, this time in Derry, Northern Ireland:

Raise the U-boat: council plans to put Nazi sub in maritime museum

U-778 is not a war grave - she sank while being towed during Operation Deadlight in December 1945.

Apparently the U-boat is in very good condition, but she would still need a huge amount of work to restore her to anything like U-505 or U-995 standards. Maybe that's not the expectation though.

I found some photos of the wreck:





Is that the remains of a Schnorchel I can see next to the conning tower?
 
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Good news Thumbs Up

Yes that might be one. Better said , i cant imagine what else this might be.
 
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That is good news indeed Thumbs Up Thankfully another U Boat near enough to travel and visit Wink

Excellent find VG Thumbs Up



My visit to; U-995 - Laboe, Germany
 
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That's sad news about the diver. Surprised

I hope they continue to consider raising U-778 after this accident. As goose says, it's nearer than Laboe (I think!) Thanks for sharing VG Thumbs Up




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I heard about this on the news last night, my immediate thought was it a diver diving a U Boat wreck, obviously VG has just confirmed my initial thoughts. A tragic and sad loss to the diver's loved ones.

Let's hope the plans to raise the boat don't get affected by this tragedy. Imagine two U boats raised and available for viewing within the British Isles? Cool



My visit to; U-995 - Laboe, Germany
 
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Originally posted by VikingGrandad:
Update - tragic news Frown

Diver killed on U-boat expedition


Sad
 
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The dive team was filming the U-boat when the diver got into difficulties.

Other members of the team tried to help him - but they were unsuccessful. It is not clear what led to the accident.


Makes you go "Hmmmm" ... More to follow, I guess.

Sad though ... my condolences, indeed a noble cause to restore history.
 
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Sad indeed.

I wish the US would make an effort to resurrect some of the war trophies that they sunk, like the I-400 subs.



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That is so sad about the diver. When I 1st heard about it, I thought he had somehow gotten into trouble inside the u-boat. Clearly it was due to a medical condition as it happened as they were resurfacing. Still sad all the same, but I don't see why it should interfere with the raising of the sub.
 
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Sad news indeed!
My condolences to his Family and Friends.
KUrtz.
 
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Just read this interesting comment in another news article about the tragedy:

"The proposed raising of the U-boat earlier this year sparked major international interest with the German, British and Irish navies all seeking to become involved."

That sounds promising Smile
 
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