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Antartica Sub Base Project

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Antartica Sub Base Project

Postby Antartica_Ice5 on 04 Feb 2013 00:20

Hello,

I know this is a subject that many find absurd and impossible however I do believe there could have been a sub base there. I have been doing lots of research on the subject and I did hear a very interesting story from an 83 year old Marine.

I am a WWII Memorabilia Collector and I met the old Marine who had a very large collection, like bigger than most Museums could boast, in a value of at least a million or more. I asked him if he had ever heard the story about the Antartic sub base. He told me 5 years ago a man came to him who had german documents of the sub base along with a list of items that were brought there. The man was looking for investors to back him and had a submarine lined up to make the trip. Now the marine didn't have an interest and I believe his expedition never went through.

So I have spent a lot of time trying to find information and any documentation of the sub base and I am organizing a team of people who would be interested in a expedition or a research group.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Thanks!

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Re: Antartica Sub Base Project

Postby phylo_roadking on 04 Feb 2013 03:00

and I am organizing a team of people who would be interested in a expedition or a research group.


Preferably monied, eh?
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Re: Antartica Sub Base Project

Postby Carl Schwamberger on 04 Feb 2013 03:30

Phylo... thanks for the link here :wink:

Antartica_Ice5 ... So, uh, can you provide a few more details. What is the general area of this submarine base, or its specific location? Any idea of its size & components?

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Re: Antartica Sub Base Project

Postby Antartica_Ice5 on 04 Feb 2013 05:19

Gentleman,

Money is not an issue at this point. Once I have a solid story and plan I will seek investors. I am looking for like minded individuals who would have the drive and passion for such an endeavor. As far as the location and general area of the sub base there a couple of possible locations however I do wish to only share my research with my team members once such a team is formed completely. I have a partner who shares the same passion as me for this and we are seeking people who feel the same. I have spent a lot of time collecting any U-Boat and Kriegsmarine maps and documents to support the search and have come across some pretty cool stuff. Hope that helps you understand.

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Re: Antartica Sub Base Project

Postby phylo_roadking on 04 Feb 2013 17:05

Hope that helps you understand.


I can honestly say - yes it does :D It really does.
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