Boarding party from Coast Guard cutter Spencer approaching the U-175 after the sub was forced to the surface by depth charges, North Atlantic, 500 nautical miles WSW of Ireland, 17 Apr 1943. Minutes later, U-175 sank.

Caption   Boarding party from Coast Guard cutter Spencer approaching the U-175 after the sub was forced to the surface by depth charges, North Atlantic, 500 nautical miles WSW of Ireland, 17 Apr 1943. Minutes later, U-175 sank. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Coast Guard
Identification Code   26-G-1514
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Photos on Same Day 17 Apr 1943
Photos at Same Place Atlantic Ocean
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 24 Jun 2019

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