The Buried Battleship!

Discover the truly extraordinary story of the forgotten German pocket battleship that today lies buried under a car park and grass in Kiel.
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[@benx6264]

about 1000 years from now some future archaeologist is gonna be like "WTF is this ship doing here ?"

[@colindols4112]

Hear me Hear me, Any volunteers that are up to the task of digging up a battleship with myself and Mark Felton's Patreon's club ?

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

Eh.. no thanks. trespassing upon an active military facility is not exactly on my to-do list.

[@wackypacky6917]

I VOLUNTEER

[@ruleten9575]

I am.

[@Fred_the_1996]

@Herbert Norkus hmmmm... kannst du Deutsch sprechen :D?

[@k1er4n544]

@@ranekeisenkralle8265 perhaps if we ask nicely and bring beer to the guardhouse they will let us in

[@JesusJimenez-be5kn]

Wow! An actual buried battleship. talk about the ultimate metal detector find. Dude I found a BATTLESHIP!

[@timheersma4708]

Begs the question whether any Nazi relics might remain within what is left of the ship carcass.

[@bigblue6917]

You are going to need one hell of a shovel to dig that one up. 😊

[@panzertracks]

@@bigblue6917 LOL

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

@@bigblue6917 You probably won't even get there in the first place. As it was said in the video, it is in an area of the Kiel Naval Arsenal - meaning an active military facility. Getting in there is pretty much out of the question.

[@johnschmidtz5337]

Yeah actually as German it happens once at my hometown. They actually found SC250 bomb at suburb near few block near my home with metal detector. The house owner immediately call a police to disarmed those bomb.

[@Warshipmodelsunderway]

The Panzerschiffe had one triple 11" turret fore and aft. The many scenes in this video that show two turrets, one superimposed over another, are of either the Scharnhorst or Gneisenau. The last shot of a battleship steaming is of the Gneisenau.

[@youmaus]

Admiral Scheer was the raider that the Jarvis Bay engaged to give the convoy a chance to escape. A neighbor of mine was in the crew that manned the little pop gun and one of few survivors. He said the last thing he remembered before he came to on the hospital ship was his spotter saying "You hit her Beaman...didn't even marr the paint"...then the sound of an 11' shell comming in. The RCN honoured his request to have his ashes scattered over the site of the battle....by a crewman who was also one of his neighbours.

[@tomsemmens6275]

Jervis Bay's heroic defense of HX84 was in the finest traditions of the RN. But in what context do we then evaluate the actions of the SS Beaverford? Not a warship, just a lowly merchant ship manned only by average Joe merchant seamen, she fought the Scheer for four hours to cover the retreating convoy. She was armed with a one 4" and one 3" guns, and she she fought gamely, popping in and out of a smoke screen to engage it's 11" armed opponent and taking 16 5.9" and 3 11" hits before finally succumbing to a torpedo hit. She was lost with all hands. her last signal was " “It is our turn now. So long. The captain and crew of SS Beaverford”.

[@bkjeong4302]

Tom Semmens It appears that Jervis Bay has actually taken a lot of the credit that should have gone to Beaverford, given how much longer the latter lasted in that fight.

[@badpossum440]

@@bkjeong4302 I think there is enough glory for all, Beaverford ,though not forgotten, is overlooked by Naval historians because they are naval historians & she was a civilian ship. I have never heard Naval personal disparage the Red Ensign.

[@7thsealord888]

There is an Australian connection to HMS Jervis Bay, something the Royal Australian Navy has honoured by naming ships after it. First, Jervis Bay, on the south coast of New South Wales, is the official ;'home anchorage' of the RAN. Second - Fogarty Fegan, the captain of HMS Jervis Bay in her final battle, had been an instructor at the Royal Australian Naval College at, you guessed it, Jervis Bay. Not of huge significance in the great scheme of things, but interesting to know..

[@billrhodes5603]

I've been studying WWII and 20th century warfare for over 40 years, and I rarely run into any info that I have not seen (or read) before. That was before I found Mark Felton's YT page.

[@cjsimmons9294]

So when does the Mark Felton digging club start up?

[@jacobhayes9992]

Without further delay.

[@barkebaat]

Long Caster : Yes ! Imagine digging down and finding a way into the ship ...

[@threnn9509]

Ok I'm already in germany so I want to volunteer. xD

[@monkeymeier4811]

Im ready with my metal detector, soooooo... XD

[@riograndedosulball248]

So if i finally end my studies in German, can i volunteer too?

[@GabeNsApostle]

_Mark Felton_ Uploads. _Me_ This does put a smile on my face.

[@hasmatiks]

Was about to say something similar. So yea, Go Mark!

[@jemc4276]

Yep same. Every single video uploaded.

[@johncarter449]

Mark all the way!

[@James-cb7nb]

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[@ronaldpletsch9190]

Just found this channel. Feels like the original History Channel. Love it.

[@Clint52279]

I remember when TLC had legitimate content worthy of being on a channel called "The Learning Channel."

[@FilmHere007]

Back in 1971, I read a paperback book titled "Pocket Battleship - The Story of the Admiral Scheer". This was during my down time in between classes during my sophomore year of high school. I found it fascinating!

[@EdMcF1]

First thought, those Werewolf plans for resistance after occupation were pretty thorough. Second thought, a battleship is a bit harder to hide under a car park than Richard III.

[@westlock]

The term "pocket battleship" was coined by the British media. Both navies considered them to be more like heavy cruisers.

[@titan4110]

0:02 I love how the guy cleaning the mid gun is sitting on his frinds shoulders.

[@tallthinkev]

Couldn't do that today, just think of all risk assessment forms that would have to be filled out.

[@kyle18934]

Lol when you dont have a ladder your friend works fine

[@DMW-iq2ie]

Actually he’s taking the plug off the gun but it’s still hilarious.

[@oddballsok]

then you are gay..

[@quillmaurer6563]

I could imagine this actually being a standard wartime procedure, maybe even one they trained (which is probably what's going on in the video clip). Removing the plug could be a very time-critical step for preparing for battle, and the time to find and set up a latter could cost precious time. Another man is a much quicker and easier way of getting up to that height. All the concerns about risk assessment and it not being allowed now - it's all a bit different in wartime. What would make that tricky though is if they needed to do that while at sea, on a rolling and pitching deck. I've played "chicken" (the version with people on one another's shoulders trying to knock one another off, typically in a pool or other water) enough to see how unstable a man with a person of equal weight on his shoulders is. A more logical solution would probably to attach ropes to the plugs so they can be pulled out from the deck, but there must be a reason for not doing so, as if anyone would think to do something like that it would be the Germans.

[@dugclrk]

Germany sure made some beautiful warships. Thanks for this channel, learn something new with every episode.

[@carltorjusen558]

they should have concentrated on subs as recommended by Karl Donitz

[@LFPAnimations]

Why couldn’t high school history be this interesting? Ever since I found your channel I have realized that I really love history, it has just been taught in a boring way when I was in school.

[@balintlados6801]

100x better then school history teachers

[@khanaratsadon]

Agreed.

[@vincevandergoes2362]

Amazing facts. Thanks Mark. It’s great that you covered so many of the ships. Love your work.

[@andrewbarton8525]

Brilliant. Nice to watch well researched and presented snippets like this. Thank you.

[@Sumo-san]

I’m a simple man, I see Mark Felton Productions, I click

[@mikaxms]

Are you also the same simple man that post this comment everytime?

[@ezrabrooks12]

ANOTHER EXCELLENT VIDEO AND INFO FROM Mr. Felton!!!!!

[@kutamsterdam]

Your video's are much enjoyment Mark, keep it up!.

[@PHDarren]

"hello, is that Tony Robinson. I have a great idea for a Time Team special."

[@threestepssideways1202]

Ah but surely the role would have to goto Toni Robinsohn instead.

[@rickydee9761]

'And we only have three days to dig it...."

[@napster7825]

And again, another bit of history that I have never heard of, very interesting.Thank you Mark Felton.

[@gwcrispi]

That's a bunch of low-background steel that seems easy to get? You'd think that Siemens would be all over that...

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

Eh.. considering the relative proximity to Chernobyl (compared to Scapaflow) it would be up for debate how low the amount of radiation really is. Plus, the area is not exactly readily accessible with it being an active naval facility.

[@TimRauter]

I love your videos Mark, probably the best historian ever!

[@kaibarclay774]

You never cease to amaze me... learning new and amazing snippets of history through every video keep up this amazing work!

[@ilzarro]

Mark managed to find another astonishing piece of war history, unknown to the most of us. Mark, you are the man!!

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

This is what makes this channel so interesting. Subjects with video clips and pictures of stories that we mostly have never heard of, and not another take of ones we have all heard of.

[@nl-oc9ew]

Love it. I'm always a little sad there's so little of german navy remaining.

[@boon1580]

they literally did the same thing to even their own glorious armada completely.

[@jamesedenfield5039]

It would be fascinating to have it dug up!

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

It would be prohibitively expensive - plus there isn't enough left to warrant restoration. It really is but the bulk of the hull itself. As such I think it is more worthwhile to preserve it as a memorial.

[@The_Original_Brad_Miller]

@@ranekeisenkralle8265 I wonder if anyone like a historical society has put a marker up at the site, or if the military base has prohibited that.

[@tonykennedy9811]

Absolutely amazing! Great video and great to learn something new 👍

[@Mico605]

"Deutschland returns to Germany" thats kinda funny :D

[@chritianpelopida3715]

Phenominal i love history espically forgotten and our rare true stories. And you sir are the king of simplified historical education. You're truly the best at what you do thank you

[@emp__1295]

Wow! What an interesting topic! Nice work Mark, as usual

[@markfark5491]

Mark - another insightful, balanced and enjoyable episode- Thank you..!

[@frankmueller2781]

Such stories as these always leave me sad and morose. Such grand ships deserved better, from both their foes, and especially their owners.

[@higgydufrane]

Thank you Mr. Felton, you are awesome!

[@kevinbutler9326]

No mark, we would never think your lying or mad. Great vid once again

[@riverbender9898]

Great video! Thanks.

[@simonmcnicholas]

Metallica concert for me tonight in Manchester... but your videos are still the highlight of my day

[@imgonelol169]

You lucky bastard

[@diggledoggle4192]

Think my brother is off to that

[@quinningtons]

Enjoy Metallica, but looking out my window, your gonna get wet

[@camembert101]

Super interesting as always.Thank you sir!

[@suspiciousminds1750]

I knew the story of the Sheer's burial but never could find any details (much less scrapping photos). This is great, thanks so much for answering decades old questions!

[@davidgoldin5759]

Another admirable video by Mark Felton. I know a lot about WWII, but I usually learn new things from his videos.

[@nathyngreenfield4246]

Great work mark. Another outstanding piece of work.

[@robw3027]

Very well done and fascinating video. Many thanks.

[@danielsedgwick5476]

What a truly amazing story, wow! :)

[@kvxc4118]

Good to see another very interesting videos.

[@ddavidmac6009]

I have always found fascination in these war clips. Im in my 70zz with my girlfriend here we remenise a bit about our fathers both veterans of ww2.,And it was of the war time reals and movies they spent many an hour watching. Good Work Mr Felton, Thanks

[@owaindavies7115]

Some of, if not THE most interesting, well presented and edited content on youtube. Truly a short documentaries channel always with an fascinating story.

[@davepearce6359]

Truly amazing. Thank you. 😊

[@MrJokerh61]

Mark yet another fantastic video thanks for sharing

[@hotrodparker]

Mark, THANK YOU for these awesome videos!

[@williammiller8317]

God bless Mark for teaching history in this day and age...

[@keithbaker1951]

Love everything about this channel!!!!

[@henrymorgan3982]

This one is digging deep into History! Thank you!

[@rainegarza9627]

I really enjoy this channel because I always either learn something I didn't know or learn something more about something I thought I already knew about.

[@DanFraser1984]

Great vid thanks for uploading

[@tinkmarshino]

always such good content... Mark you do an outstanding Job!

[@smitthone]

Great find, with all pics, video and today pictures. Congratulation

[@howardbull9001]

Excellent as usual. It makes a change to watch a video the accurately reflects what's being narrated. Even the so-called professionals fail to do this from time to time. 👍

[@09Libertarian]

This video repeatedly shows images and film of ships that are either Scharnhorst or Gneisenau. Ships that are not at all related to the Admiral Sheer or its sister ships. So the accuracy of the video relative to the narration isn't particularly good imo.

[@patrickmorgan2798]

Another fantastic video.... Great!

[@crazysithslave]

She was such a beautiful ship, i honor her and any one that served aboard her

[@davasaurthereal4678]

Good job Mark! Love your vids!

[@Roscoe_B]

Happy to hear some ships were used as last ditch shelling of the Reds...somewhat consoling.

[@CborgMega]

Nice story! Thanks!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Wow. Just when you start think you have heard it all before. Mark hits us upside the face with a BURIED BATTLESHIP and brings us back to the reality that we will never know all the interesting stories of history. But Mark will do his best to enlighten us a little. Thanks Mark!

[@ericmcquiston9473]

Another great video Mark, leave it to you to find a buried battleship. Keep up the awesome work !

[@noka1979]

Unbelievable Mark, another fascinating story. You always dig out the rare and forgotten tales of the wars. I have watched the history of the second world war since i was a child, i thought i seen it all but no. You deserve millions of subscribers, we subscribers should all share your channel and make a point of doing it regularly. It truly is an amazing channel.

[@marknelson5929]

Most fascinating! Thank you!

[@DeValiere_]

Fascinating video. One point of correction however: HMNZS Achilles was one of the 3 "British" cruisers that engaged the Graf Spee - while it's true that she started out as HMS Achilles, and ended her service in the Indian Navy, during WWII she was part of the NZ Squadron and then the NZ Navy upon it's formation. One of the high points in NZ's rather limited naval history and as a Kiwi one I'm particularily proud of. Splitting hairs I know, but had to mention it. Otherwise, great video as usual.

[@roybaker6902]

Why the hell would New Zealand need a Navy? Located nowhere near any water.

[@roxybot9840]

Incredible, well made, interesting, great footage.

[@dougspindler4947]

Excellent video.

[@ThrwthLkngGlss]

Great stuff! Thx Mark

[@RefinedRetroReviews]

One of the most contently concise and accurate you tube history channels.

[@respectablebogan3276]

plus the German pronunciation is spot on! Gneisenau was a tad dodgy though lol

[@johncarter449]

i really love this channel keep up the great work!

[@womersleydanny1178]

thanks again mark.

[@russwoodward8251]

Great story. Thanks.

[@frankpineda1832]

Wow amazing story, I love your videos 👍

[@johncook3125]

That is really incredible. It's amazing what gets forgotten or lost. Loosing a battle ship is very forgetful.

[@david-jw1xr]

Enjoying the videos, can't wait for the next one .

[@joeotoole484]

First I've hear of this, great video and information as usual. Thanks

[@aamirqadri1302]

Amazing video !

[@user-vj7je8bl5q]

Fantastic film.

[@OliverSutton1962]

Thank You once again.

[@TheMotorick]

Your videos never cease to amaze.

[@KaitlynnUK]

Great video and amazing story

[@marcelgroen6256]

Great story again, Mark.

[@dbaider9467]

Awesome story Mark

[@TheWilferch]

Again, another amazing story !!! ......

[@reinoutburgers4225]

Mark...I really like all your videos...very good work...

[@allenatkins2263]

Sounds like a giant cover up to me.

[@Phineas_Freak]

of what if I may ask?

[@blackbirdsr71]

It's now part of a possible underground resistance..

[@73Trident]

@@Phineas_Freak It's humor, think about it.

[@remko1238]

The never ending amazing stories,, an 👑 channel

[@ValerianMacMillan]

Amazing information as always. *****

[@therenumerator9198]

Fascinating, as always.

[@davecawthorn2234]

Excellent content Mark

[@paoloviti6156]

I didn't know that the hull of the Admiral Sheer still exists, I'm impressed! Thanks for heads up and again you did a wonderful job!

[@ranekeisenkralle8265]

well.. at least around 60% still exist... that is the chunk that is buried there.

[@xnato-uq1tn]

Fascinating. Thank you. An ignominious end, to be sure.

[@KB4th]

Awesome vid mate.....

[@nnoddy8161]

Great stuff.

[@kellybreen5526]

Jervis Bay Park in Owen Sound Ontario Canada commemorates the little ship that sacrificed itself to save a convoy. One of the crew killed on that VC ship was a resident of Owen Sound and I believe the first person in the town killed during the second World War. Owen Sound is a small town but 3 citizens won the Victoria Cross in both Great Wars. All 3 survived their respective adventures - which must be some kind of record. Sadly, despite the epic poem, few citizens realise the significance of the park as there is no historic marker explaining the park. It is on 8th street near the Carnegie Library and cenotaph where the 3 VC winners have plaques erected.