On this day 78 years ago, the U-505 was captured by the US Navy. She was the first enemy ship to be boarded at sea and captured by US Naval Forces since the War of 1812. She is seen here shortly after her capture, with the US Flag flying victoriously from the periscope – From the US Navy

 

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