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U-513 with iceberg off Newfoundland in 1942

photo of German submarine at sea with iceberg in the background

Photo: from the personal collection of Barry and Marita Collings

Photo from U-boat commander Rolf Rüggeberg’s personal collection. Probably taken in late August, 1942 in the Strait of Belle Isle off northern Newfoundland.

Photo taken from the bow of U-513 as it sails on the surface. The deck gun and conning tower are shown with a large iceberg in the left background. Two crew members, including Rüggeberg (wearing white cap), are visible on the bridge of the conning tower.