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    does anyone know if there was lathe aboard the German submarine?
    regards mich

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    I would think that an important tool like this would have been available to the boat's machinist. I believe US subs in WWII were fitted with metal lathes. A quick Google search seems to show that the Hommel company might have produced lathes for U boats.
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    Certainly, the U-boat Engineer's had a lathe on board. They were essential equipment.
    William

    "Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."

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    There is a description of U-462 here U-boat Archive - U-462 - Interrogation Report, although it was a supply boat, as opposed to a regular combat U-Boat::

    DETAILS OF U.462.
    (i) Type: XIV.
    (ii) Displacement: 1,600 tons.
    (iii) Builders: Deutsche Werke, Kiel.
    (iv) Construction: The inboard layout was similar to U.464. (See C.B. 04051 (50).) This includes a workshop aft, which was equipped with lathe with milling attachment, borer and usual grind stones.

    Rob

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    Default Re: German U boats,can anyone help with this

    thanks Rob,

    I thought so,but is there any that have a photo of a german lathe from a u-boat
    regards mich

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