tsuki Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Please forgive what may be a dumb question, but can anyone tell me what precisely were the duties of the men rated as "U-Boat Divers" as opposed to the "torpedo" and other divers? Did the former actually serve on U-Boats or were they more what we would call submarine rescue or salvage personnel? I don't think I've ever come across any details on this in any of my reference books, but perhaps I'm just looking in the wrong place.
joetauchretter Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 Please forgive what may be a dumb question, but can anyone tell me what precisely were the duties of the men rated as "U-Boat Divers" as opposed to the "torpedo" and other divers? Did the former actually serve on U-Boats or were they more what we would call submarine rescue or salvage personnel? I don't think I've ever come across any details on this in any of my reference books, but perhaps I'm just looking in the wrong place. Hello , This arm badge is called U-Boots und Bergungstaucher or submarine and salvage diver .This badge would be worn by a diver that had special training in salvaging sunken submarines . These divers would know how to hook up emergency air hoses to the submarine and help rescue , if possible live submarines trapped inside the boat or have the proper training to raise the sunken sub. Most of these trained men would not be found on an active submarine , but he could transfer to a front line boat if he wished . These men had a more specialized training than a regular hard hat diver and not every u-boat had one aboard when they set sail for a front line mission . I hope this helps you ! Best Regards , Joe
tsuki Posted October 27, 2009 Author Posted October 27, 2009 Hello , This arm badge is called U-Boots und Bergungstaucher or submarine and salvage diver .This badge would be worn by a diver that had special training in salvaging sunken submarines . These divers would know how to hook up emergency air hoses to the submarine and help rescue , if possible live submarines trapped inside the boat or have the proper training to raise the sunken sub. Most of these trained men would not be found on an active submarine , but he could transfer to a front line boat if he wished . These men had a more specialized training than a regular hard hat diver and not every u-boat had one aboard when they set sail for a front line mission . I hope this helps you ! Best Regards , Joe Thanks Joe. I figured that the German system was much like the U.S. Navy's, ie., different ratings for certification to different depths and types of tasks performed. I would still like to find a source where these are actually spelled out though. I couldn't find any reference to it in the 1943 edition of Stelzner's classic Tauchertechnik: Handbuch fur Taucher but there must be a Kriegsmarine diving manual or other regs which actually give specifics.
joetauchretter Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Thanks Joe. I figured that the German system was much like the U.S. Navy's, ie., different ratings for certification to different depths and types of tasks performed. I would still like to find a source where these are actually spelled out though. I couldn't find any reference to it in the 1943 edition of Stelzner's classic Tauchertechnik: Handbuch fur Taucher but there must be a Kriegsmarine diving manual or other regs which actually give specifics. Hello , Here is a tasty treat for you to start with ! Best Regards , Joe
joetauchretter Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Hello , Here is a tasty treat for you to start with ! Best Regards , Joe Hello , Some more tasty treats ! Best Regards , Joe
joetauchretter Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Hello , Here is a close up of the KM Diver manual . Best Regards , Joe
joetauchretter Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Hello , Ok , enough eye candy ! Here is what the KM dive manual says about the u-boot taucher .....I hope you can read German ! Best Regards , Joe
joetauchretter Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Hello , Sorry , but I cannot fit a scan on this web page , it keeps telling me " file too large " ! Where do you live ? Do you want me to photo copy it and mail it to you ? How about sending me your e-mail address ? This is 3 pages long . I hope this would help you ! Best Regards , Joe
Norm F Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Wow! Fascinating Diver's theme collection of original material! Thanks for posting! Best regards, ---Norm Edited October 28, 2009 by Norm F
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