Captured German submarine as exhibit
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Captured German submarine as exhibit
Captured German submarine, UC97, launched in March 1918, surrendered to the USA in November 1918, exhibited in the US and Great Lakes to raise money for Victory Bonds, later sunk as a target on Lake Michigan in June 1921. Seen here with visitors on deck during the exhibition phase. Date: circa 1920
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Adults Captured Deck Exhibit Exhibited Postwar Submarine Surrendered Visitor Visitors
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This photograph captures a moment in history as visitors explore the deck of the surrendered German submarine UC-97, which gave in to the USA in November 1918. Launched in March 1918, this formidable vessel, a Type IIB U-boat, was one of the last to be commissioned by the German Navy before the end of World War I. After the armistice, the U.S. Navy took possession of UC-97 as a war trophy and brought it to the United States to be exhibited as a symbol of victory. During the exhibition phase, which is believed to have taken place around 1920, this submarine became a popular attraction, drawing large crowds of curious adults and children. Visitors were given the rare opportunity to step aboard the submarine and get a firsthand look at the inner workings of this impressive machine of war. The exhibition tour helped to raise funds for Victory Bonds, further fueling the post-war spirit of unity and patriotism. The UC-97, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the German military, was eventually sunk as a target in Lake Michigan in June 1921. This photograph, however, immortalizes a brief but significant period in history when this captured German submarine served as a symbol of victory and a source of fascination for the American public.
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