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This Seehund-class vessel is a small midget submarine from World War Two now displayed as a museum ship in Brest. At 11.86 meters long (about 39 feet), it shows the compact construction of these two-man craft.
The Seehund class was developed from 1944 as a light torpedo platform and deployed toward the end of the war. Hundreds of these craft were built, but only a few survived to the present day.
The name means seal in German and reflects the small, agile design meant to move the craft underwater. Visitors today can climb through narrow passages and understand the conditions under which the crew worked.
The vessel lies in a harbor area of Brest and can be viewed from the outside. The narrow dimensions make boarding difficult, so visitors should be agile if an interior tour is available.
Only two men crewed this craft, and they had to live and fight in the tightest space. This cramped feeling makes a visit memorable, as you sense how limited the options were.
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