U-117 (German Submarine, 1917-1921)


Object Type
Photograph
Object ID
5653
Date
April 29 1919
creator
Naval Historical Foundation
Description
Photographed at New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York, on 29 April 1919. This vessel was allocated to the United States under terms of the World War I settlement, and sailed with a U.S. Navy crew from Harwich, U.K., to New York, during 3 to 27 April 1919. The vessel visited U.S. East Coast ports during the victory loan drive, prior to being sunk 22 June 1921 as a target off the Virginia capes.
Related Collection
Naval History and Heritage Command’s Photo Archives
Naval ID
NH 42482
Subjects
Men, Ships and Vessels, Waterfront
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