The story
Soviet submarine S-13 torpedoed and sank German passenger liner General Steuben, killing 3,500 people. Most of the passengers on board were wounded military personnel and civilians being evacuated from East Prussia, Germany.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.