U-889 surrendering to the Canadian Navy off Shelburne, Nova Scotia, 13 May 1945. After the surrender of Germany, Admiral Donitz ordered all U-Boats to surface, fly a black flag and radio their positions on an open frequency so they could surrender to the Allies.
U-889 surrendering to the Canadian Navy off Shelburne, Nova Scotia, 13 May 1945. After the surrender of Germany, Admiral Donitz ordered all U-Boats to surface, fly a black flag and radio their positions on an open frequency so they could surrender to the Allies.