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.
If you have old photos of coastal events, shipwrecks, or post-war scenes, share them on Oldpik.com. Your family archive could help piece together the past for generations to come.
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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.
If you have old photos of coastal events, shipwrecks, or post-war scenes, share them on Oldpik.com. Your family archive could help piece together the past for generations to come.
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1919 Hastings submarine photo, WWI submarine wreck UK, historical beach scenes England, German U-boat ashore, East Sussex old photos, post-war 1919 photography, British coast vintage image, upload old naval photographs, submarine crowd photo, rare World War I aftermath photos
Contributed by OldPik on January 6, 2025
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