The Mysterious Submarine of the English Channel

💣U-480, a German U-boat, sinks the Canadian corvette Alberni in the English Channel during World War II.

🔍The U-boat's rubber coating and stealth technology make it almost invisible to enemy detection.

🌊Survivors are left puzzled by the sudden attack and the U-boat's ability to remain undetected.

🔒The U-480's innovative features include a snorkel for extended underwater operations.

🛠️The expedition uncovers the impressive design and stealth features of the U-480 that allowed it to carry out successful attacks.

What was the name of the German U-boat that sank the Canadian corvette?

—The German U-boat was named U-480.

How did the U-boat remain undetected?

—The U-boat had a rubber coating and utilized stealth technology, making it virtually invisible to enemy detection.

What was the reaction of the survivors to the sudden attack?

—The survivors were puzzled and shocked by the sudden attack and the U-boat's ability to remain undetected.

What innovative features did the U-480 have?

—The U-480 had a snorkel for extended underwater operations, allowing it to stay hidden while still having access to air.

What did the expedition uncover about the U-480?

—The expedition uncovered the impressive design and stealth features of the U-480, revealing how it carried out successful attacks.

10:14During World War II in August 1944, a German U-boat named U-480 sinks the Canadian corvette Alberni off the coast of Southern England.

17:23The U-480's rubber coating and stealth technology make it almost invisible to enemy detection, allowing it to carry out surprise attacks.

18:09Survivors of the Alberni are left puzzled by the sudden attack and the U-480's ability to remain undetected.

14:46The U-480 had innovative features including a snorkel for extended underwater operations.

18:35The expedition uncovers the impressive design and stealth features of the U-480.