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Harwich and the U-Boat Surrender
In November 1918, more than 100 German U-Boats surrendered to the allied forces.
In November 1918, more than 100 German U-Boats surrendered to the allied forces in Harwich.
The U-boats moored off the coast where they were met by British ships, which then escorted them individually into the River Stour estuary. Sometimes arranged four abreast, the line of U-boats stretched for a couple of miles down the Stour outside Parkeston Quay
People came from miles around to see the surrendered fleet, even going on boat tours to see the submarines up close.
Stuart Woodward tells the story of the remarkable sight in north Essex...
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