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Ship Wreck "MV Wilhelm Gustloff"

The MV Wilhelm Gustloff was a Kriegsmarine transport ship which was sunk by the Soviet submarine "S-31" on 30 January 1945. The number of casualties is high: 9,343 total, including about 5,000 children. The wreck is considered a sea grave.

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Text: Kaj Metz
Photos: Bundesarchiv

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