German merchant ships the Dusselforf and Arauca are captured by Britain

Record ID: 566547

  • Title: German merchant ships the Dusselforf and Arauca are captured by Britain
  • Date: 15th January 1940
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: Nazi Prizes For The Navy PANAMA: Panama Canal: EXT ARAUCA. - German Freighter. Shelters at Port Everglades from 'H.M.S. Orion' DUSSELDORF. - German Freighter. In Panama Canal: White Ensign with Nazi flag. FREIGHTERS. German ship 'Dusseldorf' captured: German 'Arauca' shelters in Port Everglades. Navy - Active; Ships and Boats WWII, World War Two, World War II, Second World War, War, Allied, Allies, Second World War, steamer, maritime, HMS Despatch, Royal Navy, HMS Orion, cruiser
  • Embargoed: 30th January 1940 12:00
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  • Location: Port Everglades
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  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Defence / Military,Transport
  • Reuters ID: LVA5G9UTQTT4NON2637T1BV76FMS
  • Story Text: British crews sail the freighters through the Panama Canal
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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