Lot no. 3765
Kriegsmarine on-board pressure gauges. Comprising a metal pressure gauge marked KG/CM2. Back plate marked CD Gäbler Hamburg 11, number 524389. One metal pressure gauge, marked ATÜ, back plate marked CD Gäbler number 509993. A metal pressure gauge, marked ATÜ, made by Gäbler Hamburg 11, number 508119. A pressure gauge marked ATÜ 672580, number 158212 painted on the back. Note some wear and patina. According to the seller, these parts came from U766, stationed at La Palice. On 6 June 1944, the Landwirt pack, comprising 39 U-Boats, began its second patrol from Saint-Nazaire. On 18 August, in the company of U-963, U-766 headed north. On 21 August, off the coast of La Rochelle, it was spotted by a Canadian Wellington bomber from Sqdn 407/E, which grenade it severely. On 9 May 1945, she was captured when French fusiliers took over the submarine base. Incorporated into the French submarine fleet in February 1946, the submarine kept its registration number 766 until 24 June 1947, when ministerial dispatch 599 EMG/3 renamed it Laubie. On 22 September 1961, the Laubie collided with the Espadon during periscope diving exercises, five nautical miles from Toulon. As the damage was too extensive, the decision was taken not to repair her. She was demolished on 11 March 1963. Condition II+. Lemarchand Normandie Collection. Kriegsmarine onboard pressure gauges including one metal gauge marked KG/CM2 with rear plate marked CD Gäbler Hamburg 11, number 524389. One metal gauge marked ATÜ with plate marked CD Gäbler number 509993. Another metal gauge marked ATÜ, made by Gäbler Hamburg 11, number 508119. One gauge marked ATÜ 672580 with number 158212 painted on the back. Shows wear and patina consistent with age. According to the seller, these pieces originate from U-766 stationed at La Pallice. On June 6, 1944, the submarine began its second patrol as part of wolfpack Landwirt consisting of 39 U-boats. On August 18, together with U-963, it sailed northward. On August 21 near La Rochelle, it was attacked by a Canadian Wellington bomber from Squadron 407/E and heavily damaged by depth charges. On May 9, 1945, it was captured when French naval troops seized the submarine base. Incorporated into the French submarine fleet in February 1946, it retained its number 766 until June 24, 1947, when official order 599 EMG/3 renamed it Laubie. On September 22, 1961, Laubie collided with Espadon during periscope-depth exercises five nautical miles from Toulon. Damage was too severe to repair and the vessel was scrapped starting March 11, 1963. Condition II+. Lemarchand Collection, Normandy.
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