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Notably, life aboard a U-boat wasn't just about food for humans. Pets sometimes brought warmth and levity to the crew's stringent environment. The story of a dachshund named Maria, taken aboard after being rescued, adds a delightful layer to life on the U-boat. Meanwhile, a monkey named Fipps, known for sneaking food when the cook’s back was turned, also found a niche among the crew, periodically enjoying a surplus of bananas captured from a sunken Italian vessel.