Boat 1206 facts

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German U-Boat 1206 was 8 days into its 1st tour when the Commander had a problem working the new type of toilet. The engineer called to help opened a wrong valve, flooding the battery compartment, causing release of Chlorine gas. Forced to surface, they were quickly spotted & captured by Allies.

U-Boat 1206 was sunk by someone doing their business on its toilet.

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