German submarine U-858, the first to be boarded by US forces after Germany’s surrender, arriving at the Delaware Capes, Delaware, United States, 14 May 1945. Note Sikorsky HNS-I Helicopter and K-class airship.

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Caption     German submarine U-858, the first to be boarded by US forces after Germany’s surrender, arriving at the Delaware Capes, Delaware, United States, 14 May 1945. Note Sikorsky HNS-I Helicopter and K-class airship. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Delaware Capes, Delaware, United States
Date 14 May 1945
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Navy
Identification Code   80-G-K-3319-A
 
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Photos on Same Day 14 May 1945
Colorized By WW2DB     Colorized with Adobe Photoshop
 
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 2,119 x 2,877 pixels



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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
14 Dec 2021 03:17:00 PM

On U-858’s bridge holding the megaphone is US Navy prize crew commander LtCdr Willard Michael.

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