The Snapshots in Time Collection

Verso/Reverse Side with Caption Stamp: 'Columbus Quay Looking Toward Entrance to Nord Schleuse,' Bremerhaven, Germany, 20 May 1945

Verso/Reverse Side with Caption Stamp: 'Columbus Quay Looking Toward Entrance to Nord Schleuse,' Bremerhaven, Germany, 20 May 1945

The reverse of a wartime print stamped with detailed reconnaissance data, captioned 'Columbus Quay Looking Toward Entrance to Nord Schleuse,' Bremerhaven, dated 20 May 1945. Taken just weeks after Germany's surrender, this image documents the port infrastructure of Bremerhaven, a vital harbor that became a key U.S. supply hub during the occupation of Germany. Project: 218448