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by hellomartin
Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: Bismarck Wreck Debris Images
Replies: 31
Views: 51235

The third picture is almost certainly the shell casing from a main gun (it is quite large), presumably from the British (I don't believe Bismarck expelled hers overboard) The sea bed around the wreck is littered with shell casings of all sizes. It gives quite a dramatic impression of the battle. Goo...
by hellomartin
Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:14 am
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: Bismarck Wreck Debris Images
Replies: 31
Views: 51235

30 knots, that was my thought. This was a large piece that was lying some way from the wreck. I think it may have been the remains of the funnel, which as far as I know, had not been identified.
by hellomartin
Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:05 pm
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: Bismarck Wreck Debris Images
Replies: 31
Views: 51235

Thanks Jose, These are large pieces from the debris field, can any shed light on what they are?
by hellomartin
Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:17 pm
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: Bismarck Wreck Debris Images
Replies: 31
Views: 51235

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by hellomartin
Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:15 pm
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: Bismarck Wreck: Main Gun Barrels
Replies: 16
Views: 30143

Hi Bill, Thanks for your comments. I can see that mapping the debris field probably has little historical use although, having been roaming around down there, I can imagine it would be helpful for future expeditions. I'm new to this site, what was your function during the 2001 expedition? Are you st...
by hellomartin
Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:20 pm
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: Bismarck Wreck: Main Gun Barrels
Replies: 16
Views: 30143

Hi Bill,

do you know if there is a detailed survey of the debris field in existance? I have a number of photos of some fairly major pieces of debris which I am trying to identify.

best,

Martin French
by hellomartin
Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:38 pm
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: I visited the wreck in 2005
Replies: 8
Views: 15700

Yes, of course I know him. In fact if you look through my album there is a picture of Bob and I together with the Mir programe director. It would be good to plan another expedition and do a proper survey of the debris field. There are some pretty big chunks of metal lying around I can tell you. Unli...
by hellomartin
Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:06 am
Forum: Ship Models, Plans and Drawings
Topic: Bismarck Wreck model help.
Replies: 9
Views: 7204

Hi Bob,

Sounds a fascinating project. I visited the wreck in the 2005 expedition. We used the same Oceangraphic vessel and submersible crew as Cameron and there were no detailed drawings of the wreck on board. Did you ever get to build the wreck model?

Martin
by hellomartin
Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:15 am
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: I visited the wreck in 2005
Replies: 8
Views: 15700

Try clicking (or copy/pasting) these links, they should take you into a couple of my Facebook albums. If you click on each photo, you will see I have written captions. I am really glad to be able to share them with Bismarck enthusiasts. Any feedback welcome and I will try answer any questions. I spe...
by hellomartin
Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: I visited the wreck in 2005
Replies: 8
Views: 15700

I have a pdf, is there some way I can attach it to these posts or the site?
by hellomartin
Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: The Wreck of the Bismarck
Topic: I visited the wreck in 2005
Replies: 8
Views: 15700

I visited the wreck in 2005

Hi, I visited the wreck of the Bismarck on a Mir submersible in 2005 during "Operation Bismarck" I have photos etc. Let me know if i can be of help to anyone. Martin French