KLAPPSPIER SPERRBRECHER

[CNOCK]

Hello,

I would like to know for what purposes the 'Klappspier' on the bow of the Sperrbrecher was used.

Regards,

Cnock

[Waleed Y. Majeed]

This might answer your question
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showth ... p?t=246709

Waleed

[CNOCK]

Walleed,

thank You!

regards,

Cnock

[CNOCK]

Gerauschboje?

[Peter K.]

Yes, a GBT = Geräuschboje Turbine

[CNOCK]

Hello,

the GBT was introduced in 1942? the Klappspier was already on the bow of vessels in 1940, what where they then used for?

regards,

Cnock

[Peter K.]

... for useing it with a normal Otter (Bugschutzgerät).

[CNOCK]

Hallo Peter,

thanks!

Cnock

[ROLAND1369]

The English term for the Klappspier would be an Acoustic Hammer and the English term for the Otter would be a Paravane.

[CNOCK]

Hallo Roland,

thanks!

Cnock