Where are the submarine pens in France?
| Saint-Nazaire submarine base | |
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| Saint-Nazaire submarine base Show map of France Show map of Loire-Atlantique Show all | |
| Coordinates | 47°16′30″N 2°12′9″W |
| Type | Submarine pen |
| Site information |
Where were the German U-boat pens in France?
Bordeaux
The German occupying forces built many U-boat pens in the Atlantic ports of France in Bordeaux, Brest, La Rochelle/La Pallice, Lorient, and St. Nazaire. Almost 4.4 million cubic metres of concrete were used.
Where was the U-boats home port?
The Germans immediately saw the potential for several Norwegian harbours and ports to function as bases of operation for the Kriegsmarine’s U-boats patrolling the North Sea and the Arctic Ocean. It would become the home of the 11th U-boat Flotilla. Bergen was the first Norwegian port to be established as a U-boat base.
Where did Germany build its U boats?
In 1903 the Friedrich Krupp Germaniawerft dockyard in Kiel completed the first fully functional German-built submarine, Forelle, which Krupp sold to Russia during the Russo-Japanese War in April 1904.
How deep can a German U-boat dive?
What is the maximum depth to which submarines can dive? All modern German submarines are tested for a depth of 197 feet, but for short periods they can go deeper. Cases are known of boats having dived to 250 to 300 feet without injury.
Who builds French nuclear submarines?
Naval Group
The French Navy’s Barracuda- or Suffren-class submarines are nuclear-powered attack submarines designed by French shipbuilder Naval Group and equipped with four torpedo tubes and 20 weapons racks able to carry heavy torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, and naval mines.
What is the significance of the U-boat pens at Lorient?
The U-boat pens at Lorient, France, are a silent yet striking tribute to every man and woman brave enough to take to sea in a submarine. I AM BLESSED WITH FINE WEATHER when I visit the Lorient submarine base in Brittany on the northwestern coast of France.
When can I buy tickets for the Lorient submarine tour?
The tickets are sold 15 minutes before the beginning of the tour. The maximum number of people for each visit is 19 (safety reasons). In one of the pens of the U-boat base, discover how a submarine works and the mysterious life of the crews. Have a look on the incredible history of the city of Lorient in the XXe century.
What to do in Lorient in XXe century?
Have a look on the incredible history of the city of Lorient in the XXe century. The tour ends inside the submarine named FLORE, a old “Daphné” french submarine. Flanking the walls of the base, the Davis Tower was built in 1942 for training the submarine’s crews. The tower has been used by french navy crews until 1997.
What is La Base in Lorient like?
Lorient’s former naval base is today “La Base,” a hub for tourists and watersport enthusiasts. (Gavin Mortimer) The international flavor of La Base is evident in the fact that the staff in the museums, stores, and restaurants speak English; the museums’ interactive displays are similarly bilingual.