U - boat 992 was tied up alongside the Nene on the port side. According to Internet information (found by Ken Riley) it was transferred from Narvik, Norway to Loch Ryan 19th May, 1945. The Commander was Hans Falke from Aug 2/43 to May 8/45. It was sunk on December 16, 1945 by naval gunfire.
Don Delong
reported that the captured U-boats were used for target practice by the British
Navy. Very few valuables were taken from the boats before sinking. Batteries
and engines remained on board.
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U-boat
992 ready to throw a line to the Nene during escort to Loc Eriboll |
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Deck Gun Sight from U-Boat 992 liberated by Don Delong |