1939 ⟶ German Cruiser Seizes American Freighter
The German cruiser Deutschland seizes the American freighter...
Year
1939
😡 German Cruiser Seizes American Freighter
The German cruiser Deutschland seizes the American freighter SS City of Flint and its crew, accusing them of contraband. Led by a prize crew the ship is ordered to go to Germany, causing a diplomatic incident with the United States and igniting American public opinion.⟶
GermanyUSDiplomatic IncidentDeutschlandCity of FlintContrabandNeutralityNaval Warfare