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Your right. I couldn't get to the QuickTime video. It looks like they are planning another dive in 2006. Must be quite an experience to see the piece of history live.

Paul

Deep Ocean Expeditions had completed their May 2005. Check it out

http://www.deepoceanexpeditions.com/bismarck.html

Then again... It wouldn't be the Admiral Graff Spee would it?

Looks like a British ship. They usually have vertical stacks. Not sure of the name yet.

How about the inability to steer without rudders? I believe they tested this during her trials and it was discovered, but too late for changes. In addition, the rudders could not be blown off if damaged beyond repair.

Its been a month since the last post so obviously no one has the answer. José could you shed the light on this one?

Not sure myself, but I know the Gneisenau was in for repairs a few times. Could it be her being readied to be scuttled in the harbor?

I'm surprised the worker isn't wearing a welding helmut.

I remember a documentary where the Captain addressed the crew to refer to the Bismarck as "He" in light of its awesome power.