German submarine wrecked in Hastings

In the aftermath of World War I, this extraordinary sight drew crowds to the shores of Hastings: a German submarine beached on the pebbled coastline in 1919. Curious onlookers, from local children to uniformed soldiers, gathered to witness the strange symbol of a war that had just ended.

These haunting remnants of conflict were a rare spectacle for civilians, offering both awe and relief—an enemy vessel now powerless and exposed. The image freezes a moment of fascination and historical transition, as peace slowly returned to Europe.

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