Explosion of bombs on a German Franken ship as a result of an attack of Soviet Il-2 aircraft

German ship Franken

 

The bombing of aircraft (presumably four FAB-100s) to the German auxiliary supply ship “Franken” (Trossschiff Franken) as a result of the Soviet IL-2 aircraft from the Baltic Fleet Air Force attack to south-east of East Prussia, April 8, 1945. Photo-control of the attack.
The German ship “Franken” broke into two parts and now lies at a depth of 47-72 m at the point with coordinates 54 ° 32 ‘N018 ° 57’ E.

 

 

Location: The Baltic Sea
Date: 08 April 1945

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