Surrendered German U-873 Submarine Crew
1946
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This photo shows German officers and their crew from the surrendered U-Boat 873 at the Portsmouth Navy Yard in New Hampshire. German officers, with their backs to the camera and crew, stand on the deck of the tug which brought in their surrendered sub U-873. The Marine guards stand ready to take the prisoners ashore at Portsmouth. The man in the white cap with his hands behind his back is Captain Steinhoff.
This primary source comes from the Records of Naval Districts and Shore Establishments.
National Archives Identifier:
6036884Full Citation: Surrendered German U-873 Submarine Crew; 1946; Records of Naval Districts and Shore Establishments, Record Group 181. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/surrendered-german-u873-submarine-crew, May 13, 2024]