ANSWERS

BILL OLSEN (2431-1992) sent some copies from the book by CLAY BLAIR (500-+-1988) that tells us how the electric motors were used as generators on U-Boats. We are paraphrasing:

'The stern compartment was known as the electrical room. It housed the two electric motors or more precisely, motor-generators. The main driveshafts of the diesel engines ran through the core of the motor-generators. When the diesels were operating, either or both motor-generators could be clutched onto the turning driveshafts to serve as generators to charge the batteries.'

Also from the same book, we read about Lemp and ATHENIA'

Nor did Lemp, make any effort to render assistance to ATHENIA's passengers and crew. Fortunately the seas were calm and the weather was good, and ATHENIA remained afloat until the following morning, enabling passengers and crew to abandon ship in an orderly manner. American Ambassador to England, Joseph Kennedy, sent an official delegation to investigate the incident and to render assistance to the American survivors. One member of the party was his 2nd son, John F. Kennedy.'

From JAMES KLINE (300-A/LIFE-1987) we learn that: The Commanding Officers of the battleship TIRPITZ were-

Kapitan Karl Topp from February 1941 to February 1943; Kapitan Hans Meyer from February 1943 to May 1944; Kapitan Wolf Junge from May 1944 to 11 April 1944; Kapitan Robert Weber from 11 Apr 1944 to 12 Apr 1944.

Wolf Junge was X.O. -from August 1943 to May 1944. Robert Weber was X.O. from May 1944 to 11 April 1944 and he was also the First Gunnery Officer as a Fregattenkapitan from February 1941 to September 1943. He went down with his ship.

The Commanding Officers of the cruiser NURNBERG were:

Kapitan Hubert Schmundt from 2 Nov. 1935 to Oct. 1936; Kapitan Theodore Reidel from Oct. 1936 to Oct. 1937; Kapitan Walter Krastel from Oct. 1937 to Nov. 1938; Kapitan Heinz Degenhardt in October 1938; Fregattenkapitiin Hennecke was C.O. temporarily in 1938; Kapitan Otto Kluber from Nov. 1938 to 7 August 1940; Kapitan Leo Kreisch from 8 Aug. 1940 to 19 March 1941; Kapitan Ernst v. Studnitz from 20 Mar 1941 to June 1943; Kapitan Gerhard Bohmig from June 1943 to 7 Oct. 1944; Kapitan Helmuth Gressler from 8 Oct 1944 to end of war.

The Commanding Officers of the cruiser LEIPZIG were:

Kapitan H-H Stobwasser from 8 Oct. 1931 to Sept. 1933; Kapitan Otto Hormel from October 1933 to Sept. 1935; FKPT Otto Schenk from Sept. 1935 to October 1937; Kapitan Werner Lowisch from Oct. 1937 to April 1939; Kapitan Heinz Nordmann from April 1939 to Feb. 1940; Kapitan Werner Stichling from 1 Dec. 1940 to Aug. 1942; Kapitan Friedrich Schmidt from Aug. 1942 to Sept. 1942; Kapitan W. Winther from 25 Sep 1942 to 18 Feb 1943; FKPT Joachim Asmus from Feb. 1943 to March 1943; Kapitan Walter Hulsemann until 25 August 1944; Kapitan Heinrich Sporel from 26 Aug. 1944 to Nov. 1944; K.K. Hagen Kusfer November 1944 to January 1945; K.K. Walter Bach from January 1945 to end of war.

YOYA KAWAMURA (1739-LIFE-1991) writes:

"The gentleman who asked the question is mad about what two Japanese authors wrote about Schepke. They wrote that he had often reported inflated tonnages that he had sunk. The gentleman studied post war records and found that this allegation was totally unfounded. He vigorously protested to those authors. Now he would like to visit Schepke's grave and apologize. Those authors just copied the statement found in a foreign book."

THANKS!

DARYL TURNER (1419-1990) had asked about details of the 88mm gun on the Type VII boats and TORLIEF NIESLING (5060-1996) came through with an answer. DARYL wrote:

"Please convey my thanks to fellow Member Torlief Niesling. Hopefully the results will manifest itself into my project."

Knowing the kind of work DARYL does on his models, this will be a splendid addition to his Type VII model.

Members helping Members - That is a prime function of SHARKHUNTERS. Thanks to all who help in this way.

QUESTIONS

ANDREW FALLON (5036-1996) would like a translation of Bordv Hd Luftflaschengr 8 and also Tiefenruderleitung fetten

BILL BRANDT (919-1989) would like a lot more infortnafion on the Italian submarine fleet. Who can help? There are several Italian submarine Skippers in Membership and many good researchers. We would certainly enjoy adding a lot more information on the Ita-han submarines.

Where is Thomas Finis Reeve?

We are looking for this US Army sergeant from World War II. He was stationed in Germany at the end of the war. His DOB is 1 May 1922 and his serial number is RA 14 082 038. He was divorced but has a son named Phillip. In the 1950's he lived in Miami. It is very important that we locate this veteran or his son Phillip Reeve. Come on you computer whiz guys. This should be a piece of cake for some of you. Thanks in advance.

What Pistol?

DAVID BUEHN (1742-LIFE-1991) has an interesting question. "In the process of doing fifteen years of research, I've found a few pistols that were issued to the Amedcan submarine service during WWII, verified by the serial number but I've only heard of one Luger that was verified as used on a German U-Boat. It would be a great asset to find any documentation of specific information of small arms issuance to any submarine service. I am sure many of the U-Boats that were returned to port after the armistice had their small arms liberated by the Allies. Maybe some of our Members may remember a particular incident and share the situation with us,

Otto Koster of U-9

BILL KOESTER (2502-1992) would like information regarding his father Otto who rode this famous boat under Weddigen as well as other boats. BILL would like as much of his father's World War One history as possible.

USS MARIE FLASHER

ANGRET TOLAND (4589-1996) would like any and all information on this ship.

U-87 comes to Boston

DUDLEY FAY (4809-1996) remembers a large explosion that occurred about 0700 hours on a Sunday in early June 1942. He said they had a guard ship that opened and closed the net at one of the entrances to Boston Harbor. Rumor had it, according to DUDLEY, that she blew part of her stern off with a depth charge but he says it could have been a mine. From that night onward, they had armed soldiers guarding every beach.

What U-Boat was that?

DUDLEY again with a question in the summer of either 1943 or 1944 he lived near New London CT and one night they were having a party on the lawn near the Watch Hill lighthouse. They heard firing and suddenly there was a German U-Boat on the surface trying to get to deeper water. They could see the conning tower easily and it was not an American submarine. One of his father's friends was with Naval Intelligence and he said some months later it definitely was a U-Boat. He'd like to know what U-Boat this was.

Where's the Book?

RANDY RIBOLZI (3008-1993) is looking for two books. Can anyone help him find: "vom Original zum Model U-Boot Type IX-C" and "Anatomy of the Ship - the Type VII U-Boat" by David Westwood.

HARRY's NOTE - We have both books in our library and they are quite good. Since they have been out of print for some time, they might be difficult to locate - but I bet our Member and friend RICK SAVEL (3423-1994), owner of Torpedo Junction rare books can find them. We'll let you know.