Description
The Biber (German for “beaver”) was a German midget submarine of the Second World War. Armed with two externally mounted 53-centimetre (21 in) torpedoes or mines, they were intended to attack coastal shipping. They were the smallest submarines in the Kriegsmarine.
The Biber was hastily developed to help meet the threat of an Allied invasion of Europe. This resulted in basic technical flaws that, combined with the inadequate training of their operators, meant they never posed a real threat to Allied shipping, despite 324 submarines being delivered. One of the class’s few successes was the sinking of the cargo ship Alan A. Dale.
Made of steel, this item is in VERY NICE relic condition. It is 100% complete, however there is some corrosion and pitting, as you can see in the photos. Not sure of the exact location. As it was found with both Biber and G7e Torpedo Parts, it could be from either. Should clean-up quite well. Would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!
