Bremen in WW2 History | World War II Database

21 Sep 1805

Germany

The Senate of Bremen, Germany authorized Johann Lange to build a shipyard in the Vegesack district opposite side from the harbor entrance. Lange would name the shipyard after himself. ww2dbase [Bremer Vulkan AG | Bremen | AG]

8 Nov 1843

Germany

Eisengiesserei & Maschinenbau-Anstalt Waltjen und Leonhard was founded in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

29 Jan 1895

Germany

Bremer Vulkan of Germany purchased an additional 100,000 square meters of land for building four slips. ww2dbase [Bremer Vulkan AG | Bremen | AG]

19 Sep 1896

Germany

North German Lloyd and Hamburg-American began to issue orders to Bremer Vulkan, thus necessitating a large expansion period for the German shipbuilder. ww2dbase [Bremer Vulkan AG | Bremen | AG]

15 Jan 1902

Germany

The shipbuilding supplier firm Norddeutschen Maschinen- und Armaturenfabrik GmbH was founded in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Atlas Werke AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

30 Oct 1911

Germany

The Bremen, Germany-based firm Norddeutschen Maschinen- und Armaturenfabrik GmbH was transformed into the shipbuilder Atlas Werke AG. ww2dbase [Atlas Werke AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

9 Jun 1914

Germany

The 14,167 gross registered tonnage passenger ship Zeppelin, the largest ship built to date by Bremer Vulkan of Germany, was launched. ww2dbase [Bremer Vulkan AG | Bremen | AG]

Photo(s) dated

A badly retouched photograph of the St. Louis being launched from Slip IV of Bremer Vulkan shipyard, Germany, 2 Aug 1928

16 Aug 1928

Photo(s) dated 16 Aug 1928

Launching ceremony of SS Bremen, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 16 Aug 1928

1 Oct 1928

Germany

Major worker strikes began at Atlas Werke AG in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Atlas Werke AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

5 Jan 1929

Germany

Major worker strikes ended at Atlas Werke AG in Bremen, Germany; nevertheless, several contracts were lost to foreign competitors. ww2dbase [Atlas Werke AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

23 Jul 1929

Germany

The passenger ship Bremen, arguably the most famous of all German passenger ships, was launched by Deschimag in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

11 Nov 1935

Germany

The keel of U-27 was laid down by AG Weser in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [U-27 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

23 Dec 1935

Photo(s) dated 23 Dec 1935

An executive of AG Weser explaining to the sponsor of Ehrenfels about the smashing of the champagne bottle, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, 23 Dec 1935

Launching of Ehrenfels, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, 23 Dec 1935, photo 2 of 3; note Reichenfels under construction on the right of the photograph

Launching of Ehrenfels, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, 23 Dec 1935, photo 3 of 3; note Reichenfels under construction on the right of the photograph

Launching of Ehrenfels, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, 23 Dec 1935, photo 1 of 3; note Reichenfels under construction on the right of the photograph

24 Jun 1936

Germany

U-27 was launched at Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [U-27 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

7 Oct 1936

Germany

The keel of Komet was laid down at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Komet | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

12 Nov 1936

Germany

The keel of Pinguin was laid down at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Pinguin | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

24 Mar 1937

Photo(s) dated 24 Mar 1937

Launching of cargo ship Kybfels, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 24 Mar 1937, photo 1 of 2

Launching of cargo ship Kybfels, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 24 Mar 1937, photo 2 of 2

1 Jul 1937

Germany

The keel of U-40 was laid down by Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-40 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

2 Aug 1937

Germany

The keel of Lützow was laid down at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Lützow | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

21 May 1938

Photo(s) dated 21 May 1938

Launching of Hohenfels, Vulkan shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 21 May 1938

Merchant ship Hohenfels shortly after launching, Vulkan shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 21 May 1938

9 Nov 1938

Germany

U-40 was launched by Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-40 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

19 Jan 1939

Photo(s) dated 19 Jan 1939

Launching ceremony of Seydlitz, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 19 Jan 1939

1 Jul 1939

Germany

Lützow was launched at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Lützow | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

Photo(s) dated 1 Jul 1939

Lützow being prepared for launch, Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 1 Jul 1939

1 Sep 1939

Germany

The keel of battleship J was laid down at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | J | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

30 Sep 1939

Germany

The construction of battleship J was suspended. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | J | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

10 Aug 1940

Germany

The keel of U-132 was laid down at the Bremer Vulkan shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bremer Vulkan AG | U-132 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

10 Apr 1941

Germany

U-132 was launched at the Bremer Vulkan shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bremer Vulkan AG | U-132 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

6 Jun 1941

Germany

The keel of Z35 was laid down by the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z35 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

15 Sep 1941

Germany

The keel of Z36 was laid down by the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z36 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

1 May 1942

Germany

The keel of Z43 was laid down by the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z43 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

8 May 1942

Photo(s) dated 8 May 1942

Aerial view of Seydlitz, Z34, Z32, and Z33 in the Westhafen basin of Deschimag shipyard, Bremen, Germany, 8 May 1942

3 Jun 1942

Germany

170 British bombers attacked Bremen, Germany, killing 83 at the cost of 11 bombers lost. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

25 Jun 1942

Germany

Sir Arthur Harris of the RAF Bomber Command launched the third Thousand Bomber Raid, this time sending 1,067 aircraft (including some aircraft from Coastal Command and Army Cooperation Command) to attack Bremen, Germany; only 696 reported successfully reaching the city. The RAF Bomber Command lost 48 aircraft, half of which had inexperienced crews recruited from training squadrons flying worn out aircraft; the RAF Coastal Command lost 5 aircraft. 572 houses were destroyed, 6,108 were damaged. 85 were killed, while 497 were wounded and 2,378 were made homeless. An assembly shop at the Focke-Wulf factory was destroyed, while the Bremer Vulkan shipyard and nearby docks and warehouses were also damaged. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremer Vulkan AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AC, CPC]

27 Jun 1942

Germany

144 British bombers (55 Wellington, 39 Halifax, 26 Stirling, 24 Lancaster) attacked Bremen, Germany, damaging the Atlas Werke and the Korff refinery, killing 7, and wounding 80; 9 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

29 Jun 1942

Germany

253 British bombers (108 Wellington, 64 Lancaster, 47 Stirling, and 34 Halifax) attacked Bremen, Germany, damaging the Focke-Wulf aircraft factory and the A. G. Weser submarine shipyard; 11 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

2 Jul 1942

Germany

325 British bombers (175 Wellington, 53 Lancaster, 35 Halifax, 34 Stirling, and 28 Hampden) attacked Bremen, Germany, damaging 1,000 houses and 4 small industrial facilities, damaging 3 cranes in the port area, damaging 7 ships, and sinking transport ship Marieborg. The Germans suffered 5 deaths and 4 wounded while the British lost 13 bombers. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

4 Jul 1942

Germany

British RAF's third 1,000-plane raid targeted Bremen, Germany, causing considerable damage to the city and the Focke-Wulf plant. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremen, Weser-Ems | TH]

19 Jul 1942

Germany

99 British bombers (40 Halifax, 31 Stirling, and 28 Lancaster) were launched to attack the Vulkan submarine yard at Vegesack district of Bremen, Germany; most bombs missed the shipyard; 3 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremer Vulkan AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

1 Aug 1942

Germany

The keel of Z44 was laid down at the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z44 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

4 Sep 1942

Germany

251 British bombers (98 Wellington, 76 Lancaster, 41 Halifax, and 36 Stirling) attacked Bremen, Germany, damaging or destroying 71 industrial buildings and 1,821 houses; 12 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

13 Sep 1942

Germany

446 British bombers attacked Bremen, Germany, damaging Lloyd dynamo works, Focke-Wulf factory, 7 historical buildings, 6 schools, and 2 hospitals; 70 civilians were killed; 21 bombers were lost on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

2 Oct 1942

Germany

Z35 was launched at the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z35 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

25 Nov 1942

Germany

The order for Z52 was placed. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z52 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The order for Z53 was placed. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z53 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The order for Z54 was placed. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z54 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The order for Z55 was placed. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z55 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The order for Z56 was placed. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z56 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

18 Mar 1943

Germany

USAAF aircraft, including the 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh, bombed the Vegesack district of Bremen, Germany. Most of the bombs missed the Bremer Vulkan shipyard, striking civilian facilities instead. 108 were killed and over 100 were wounded. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | Bremer Vulkan AG | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

17 Apr 1943

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid that was the largest bombing raid to date by the 8th Air Force with a total of 106 bombers against the Focke-Wulff factory at Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

15 May 1943

Germany

Z36 was launched at the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z36 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

11 Jun 1943

Germany

The order for the construction of submarine U-3042 was issued. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3042 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

13 Jun 1943

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against the submarine facilities at Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

13 Jul 1943

Germany

In Bremen, Germany, Atlas Werke AG held its final General Meeting. Shortly after, Krupp would take over Atlas's operations and would rename the company Maschinenbau Kiel GmbH. ww2dbase [Atlas Werke AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | AG]

1 Sep 1943

Germany

The keel of Z45 was laid down at the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z45 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

22 Sep 1943

Germany

Z43 was launched by the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z43 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

8 Oct 1943

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against the port facilities at Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

13 Nov 1943

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against the port facilities at Bremen, Germany but only one out of 21 bombers launched actually dropped bombs due to weather. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

26 Nov 1943

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against the port facilities at Bremen, Germany using a combination of high explosive and incendiary bombs. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

16 Dec 1943

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against port facilities at Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

20 Dec 1943

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched an incendiary bombing raid against port facilities at Bremen, Germany. "Window" foil chaff is used by the bombers for the first time. ww2dbase [RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

3 Jan 1944

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against port facilities at Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

20 Jan 1944

Germany

Z44 was launched by the DeSchiMAG shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z44 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

24 Jun 1944

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

6 Jul 1944

Germany

The construction for Z52 was canceled. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z52 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The construction for Z53 was canceled. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z53 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The construction for Z54 was canceled. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z54 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The construction for Z55 was canceled. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z55 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The construction for Z56 was canceled. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z56 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

24 Jul 1944

Germany

In Bremen, Germany, the equipping work of Z44 was halted, and her parts were to be removed to repair destroyer Z39. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z44 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
In Bremen, Germany, the construction of Z45 was halted, and her parts were to be removed to repair destroyer Z39. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z45 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

29 Jul 1944

Germany

Destroyer Z44 was sunk by a British RAF raid on Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | Z44 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

6 Sep 1944

Germany

The keel of U-3016 was laid down at the AG Weser yard of Deschimag in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3016 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

2 Nov 1944

Germany

U-3016 was launched at the AG Weser yard of Deschimag in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3016 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

15 Dec 1944

Germany

The keel of U-3042 was laid down at the AG Weser shipyard of Deschimag in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3042 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

30 Dec 1944

Germany

The keel of U-3049 was laid down by AG Weser of Deschimag in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3049 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

31 Dec 1944

Germany

The keel of U-3048 was laid down by AG Weser of Deschimag in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3048 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

22 Jan 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3052 was laid down on Slip V of AG Weser shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3052 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

4 Feb 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3057 was laid down at the AG Weser yard of Deschimag in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3057 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

7 Feb 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3056 was laid down on Slip V of AG Weser shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3056 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

15 Feb 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3059 was laid down on Slip III of AG Weser shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3059 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

22 Feb 1945

Germany

U-3042, still under construction, was seriously damaged during an Allied air raid on Bremen, Germany, leading to her not becoming completed. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3042 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

24 Feb 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3061 was laid down on Building Ways IV at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3061 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

25 Feb 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3060 was laid down on Building Ways IV at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3060 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

7 Mar 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3063 was laid down on Building Ways IV at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3063 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

9 Mar 1945

Germany

The keel of U-3062 was laid down on Building Ways IV at the Deschimag shipyard in Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3062 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

11 Mar 1945

Germany

U-3061, still under construction, was damaged during an Allied air raid on Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau AG | U-3061 | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]
The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched a bombing raid against the German submarine facilities at Bremen, Germany. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Bremen | DS]

30 Mar 1945

Germany

The USAAF 306th Bomb Group flying from RAF Thurleigh launched twelve B-17 Fortress bombers against a submarine yard within a reinforced concrete structure at Farge near Bremen, Germany. This was the 306th's first use of the Disney Bomb. Twenty B-17s from another Eighth Air Force bomb group also bombed Farge with Disney Bombs. A total of 14 bobmers were damaged on this mission. ww2dbase [Bombing of Hamburg, Dresden, and Other Cities | RAF Thurleigh | Disney | Bremen | DS]

19 Apr 1945

Germany

British Second Army attacked Bremen, Germany across the Elbe River while Canadian troops captured the Luftwaffe base of Stade, 40 kilometers west of Hamburg, without opposition. ww2dbase [Bremen, Weser-Ems | TH]

3 Apr 2017

Germany

The merge of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and Atlas Elektronik of Bremen, Germany was completed. ww2dbase [Atlas Werke AG | Bremen, Weser-Ems | CPC]

Timeline Section Founder: Thomas Houlihan
Contributors: Alan Chanter, C. Peter Chen, Thomas Houlihan, Hugh Martyr, David Stubblebine
Special Thanks: Rory Curtis

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