What does the 'U' in U-boat stand for and how many of them are left?

Few naval vessels have developed as enduring of a legacy as German U-Boats, but what does that name actually mean?
Biz New Orleans

WWII Motor Pool Now Open at The National WWII Museum

Explore the new WWII Motor Pool at The National WWII Museum, dedicated to vehicle restoration and history. Visit today!
Charlotte Observer

Long-debated story of WWII U-boat attack on North Carolina finally gets its due

One of the most disputed moments of North Carolina history centers on whether a Nazi U-boat attacked a chemical plant near Kure Beach during World War II. Witnesses swore it happened on the night of ...
Archaeology

Brazilian Ship Sunk By WWII U-Boat Located

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL––According to a CNN report, the Brazilian Navy confirmed the location of the shipwreck of Vital de Oliveira 28 miles off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The ship was transporting ...
Winston-Salem Journal

Maritime Museum moves WWII boat to being restored

The North Carolina Maritime Museum is preparing to move a rare, vintage World War II boat to begin restoring it. The Higgins boat, which traveled from England to Baltimore and then to Beaufort, is ...