Postcard of a cross-section of the German mine-laying submarine UC5, captured by the British.
Captured German UC5, mine-laying submarine. by Authority of the Admiralty, July 1916.Areal 2 wiresJumping wiresPeriscopeTelescopic mast Height ???? feetSteering wheel fitted to ????Main vent from tankWaterlineVertical rudderAfter trimming tankSilencerEngine room; engine; electric motors and diesel Benz motorsTank; oil fuel tanksAccumulators??? 70 in number???Ballast keel; 18.3 ?? tonsHand wheelKingston valvesBallast tanks tons; safety weightAccumulatorsBallast keel. . . Reverse:Crown Copyright Reserved.-Not to be reprinted without permission of Controller of H.M. Stationary Office.
"Postcard of a cross-section of the German mine-laying submarine UC5, captured by the British."
Sunday, August 22, 1915
July, 1916
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