The Snapshots in Time Collection

Aerial View of Columbus Quay, Bremerhaven, Germany

Aerial View of Columbus Quay, Bremerhaven, Germany

This aerial photograph shows Columbus Quay at Bremerhaven, Germany, a vital North Sea port used by American forces for the movement of troops and supplies during and after World War II. Damaged warehouse structures along the quay bear witness to wartime bombing, while docked vessels reflect the port's continuing role in postwar occupation logistics. Project: 218448