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Photos from collection The last photographs on board the German submarine U-104

The submarine in rough weather. Niches of two torpedoes and smoke from the diesels are visible. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submarine in rough weather. Niches of two torpedoes and smoke from the diesels are visible. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The crew, together with the watch, has a rest on the deckhouse. Fences of the anti-aircraft platform, flag and other elements can be seen. Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The crew, together with the watch, has a rest on the deckhouse. Fences of the anti-aircraft platform, flag and other elements can be seen. Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The crew, together with the watch, has a rest on the deckhouse. Fences of the anti-aircraft platform, flag and other elements can be seen. Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The crew, together with the watch, has a rest on the deckhouse. Fences of the anti-aircraft platform, flag and other elements can be seen. Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

An officer with an Iron Cross on his tunic and binoculars around his neck stands on the deckhouse near the optical firing control device (UZO). The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

An officer with an Iron Cross on his tunic and binoculars around his neck stands on the deckhouse near the optical firing control device (UZO). The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

Officer (left) and Captain Harald Jurst (right) walking along the deck. The 105-mm gun (10.5-cm SK C/32) and the crew can be seen behind, to their right. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

Officer (left) and Captain Harald Jurst (right) walking along the deck. The 105-mm gun (10.5-cm SK C/32) and the crew can be seen behind, to their right. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submarine in bad weather. The 105-mm gun (10.5-cm SK C/32) can be seen at the front of the deckhouse. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submarine in bad weather. The 105-mm gun (10.5-cm SK C/32) can be seen at the front of the deckhouse. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submariners wave to the pilot of an Ar-196 A4 GA+DQ aircraft No. 1960117, of 3.(Bord)/Fl.Erg.Gr.(See), which took off from Aalborg airfield and flies past the submarine. Kattegat Strait or the Baltic Sea. Possibly between October 21-31, 1940.

The submariners wave to the pilot of an Ar-196 A4 GA+DQ aircraft No. 1960117, of 3.(Bord)/Fl.Erg.Gr.(See), which took off from Aalborg airfield and flies past the submarine. Kattegat Strait or the Baltic Sea. Possibly between October 21-31, 1940.

The submariners wave to the pilot of an Ar-196 A4 GA+DQ aircraft No. 1960117, of 3.(Bord)/Fl.Erg.Gr.(See), which took off from Aalborg airfield and flies past the submarine. The Hugo Zeye ship is probably sailing behind. Kattegat Strait or the Baltic Sea. Possibly between October 21-31, 1940.

The submariners wave to the pilot of an Ar-196 A4 GA+DQ aircraft No. 1960117, of 3.(Bord)/Fl.Erg.Gr.(See), which took off from Aalborg airfield and flies past the submarine. The Hugo Zeye ship is probably sailing behind. Kattegat Strait or the Baltic Sea. Possibly between October 21-31, 1940.

The crew together with the watch has a rest on the deckhouse. Periscopes can be seen on the right. This is the only opportunity to smoke a cigarette on a boat for smokers. Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October, 1940.

The crew together with the watch has a rest on the deckhouse. Periscopes can be seen on the right. This is the only opportunity to smoke a cigarette on a boat for smokers. Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October, 1940.

Captain Harald Jürst lying on deck with a bottle. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

Captain Harald Jürst lying on deck with a bottle. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

Possibly a watch officer with a bottle and folding chairs. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

Possibly a watch officer with a bottle and folding chairs. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

An officer and his crew are resting on the upper deckhouse leaning on the stand of the optical firing control device (UZO). Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

An officer and his crew are resting on the upper deckhouse leaning on the stand of the optical firing control device (UZO). Taking into account shaved of the crew it can be assumed that it is the first days of the mission. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submarine is in semi-submerged position. The photo was taken from the deckhouse. In the foreground can be seen 105-mm gun (10.5-cm SK C/32). The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submarine is in semi-submerged position. The photo was taken from the deckhouse. In the foreground can be seen 105-mm gun (10.5-cm SK C/32). The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submarine is in semi-submerged position. The watch officer on duty can be seen looking at the compass. The photographer slightly raised on the side of the deckhouse to make a shot. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

The submarine is in semi-submerged position. The watch officer on duty can be seen looking at the compass. The photographer slightly raised on the side of the deckhouse to make a shot. The Baltic Sea. October 1940.

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