It was 100 years ago that U-Deutschland (König) visited Baltimore; a local newsletter has commemorated the anniversary: "German Sub visits Locust Point - July 10, 1916" in mylocustpoint.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/lpcajulyaug16web.pdf
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It was 100 years ago that U-Deutschland (König) visited Baltimore; a local newsletter has commemorated the anniversary: "German Sub visits Locust Point - July 10, 1916" in mylocustpoint.files.wordpress.com/2014/03/lpcajulyaug16web.pdf
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Weren't the bells just ceremonial for the commissioning? I don't think they were attached at all underway. I have seen only one - in Finland.
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Ken, Thanks for posting this sad news. For those interested in Paul's story, here is a facet: www.rememberingscotlandatwar.org.uk/Accessible/Exhibition/143/Prisoners-of-War Hans ______
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Ebay item 360722219114 - Looking for the identity of this trawler sunk early in the war - probably late 1939. ________________________
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This photo was posed in Grande-Ligne POW camp, 1944. Werner Lott (U-35) is seated, center. I cannot immediately identify any other individuals, and would appreciate inight and opinions - especially about the naval officers. Thanks in advance! +++++
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Would mention of the early incidents of U-Boat chivalry be appropriate for your effort? My personal favorite - I am biased of course - is the Diamantis incident (www.U-35.com/Diamantis) and its consequences. Lott was certainly not anticipating anything like the events that unfolded, but he was forced into an extremely difficult decision by the recklessness of the Greek sailors. The internation
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Joe, Volksbund finally replied to my inquiry and would like to consider additional details about the possible connection between Hinsching and Jentschin. Would you please provide the source of your information regarding the claim that the body washed ashore on 19 May 1942? Is any authoritative information available? Scans of documents would be particularly valuable. Thanks, Hans
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I am attempting to track down a family member, and have contacted Volksbund. I don't think it is worthwhile to contact the Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt), but Volksbund may want to do so. Stay tuned...
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Excellent detective work, Hubertus! This is probably well worth some follow-up action. I suspect that it is a match. Happy New Year, Hans
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If the 1919-born Heinemann is the correct person, please relay the fact that Heinemann's name is inscribed on the U-678 tablet at the U-Boat memorial near Kiel. You might suggest to your friend that she contact the Deutsche Dienstelle (WASt) in Berlin - - to order the full copy of his military records, available to direct relatives. This will take many months to complete, but it is wort
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Have you obtained his military records from Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt) in Berlin?
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Have you obtained his wartime records from the Deutsche Dienststelle (WASt) in Berlin?
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Thanks very much for sharing this. I am concerned about the sightings of a swastika, though. U-Boats in wartime did not display a number, and any swastika would be nearly impossible to see from a distance. Best regards, Hans
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Can you provide any additional information? Is "Reinig" an exact spelling or a guess? Did he survive the war? Was he a sailor? Etc...
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The resources here at uboat.net don't point to any close match to your attack. There are several sunk U-Boats near Algeria, even near Bone (now Annaba). But the timing and circumstances don't seem to permit a match yet. It is quite possible, therefore, that the U-Boat survived and that its logbook (KTB ) might reflect the attack. (There are many examples of claimed kills in which th
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Didn't a number of the sinkexes include target practice phases prior to final sinking?
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My guess: post-war target practice on one of the captured U-Boats as part of a SINKEX.
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I would like to try to help. Is it possible to send scans? I have seen a couple images of the U-39 crew rescue.
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Another Greek article:
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Hi Dave, Not in Baltic, but are you thinking of U-31? First time sunk with its entire crew plus many test engineers! Hans
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