HMS Achilles passes wreck of Graf Spee

HMS <em>Achilles</em> passes wreck of <em>Graf Spee</em>

HMS Achilles steams past the wreck of the Admiral Graf Spee in the shallow waters of the River Plate, 29 January 1940.

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Linda Selby

Posted: 12 Apr 2020

I have photos of the sinking of the Graf Spee including the surrender of the Commanding Officer, prisoners who were taken onboard and a few others. They appear to be taken by a New Zealander on board the Archilles. Happy to send copies if anyone is interested.