# Why are German subs referred to as u-boats in English?

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**Created:** [March 4, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-german-subs-referred-to-as-u-boats-in-english/1028178 "2026-03-04T03:31:18Z")\
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I’ll put in a good word for the _Argonaute_, which can be visited at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris.

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