In 1916, the German U-Boat Deutschland arrived in Baltimore Harbor, a historic event in the U.S. before our entry in World War I. Revisit the submarine and Captain P. Koenig with photos and more from the Ghosts of Baltimore.
In July 1916, the German Merchant Marine U-Boat Deutschland arrived in Baltimore, with Captain Paul Koenig flying the German flag. Read this article to learn more about this unique piece of history, including crewmember James M. Fesmire's story.