| Place | Oceans: Atlantic Ocean |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 042608 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Schroeder |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
North Sea, Atlantic Ocean. 1940-06-08. The British tanker Oil Pioneer on fire after being shelled ...
Description
North Sea, Atlantic Ocean. 1940-06-08. The British tanker Oil Pioneer on fire after being shelled by the German cruiser Admiral Hipper. The cruiser sank the Oil Pioneer with a torpedo. Only one crew member was picked up.