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Prinz Eitel Friedrich voyage and battleship chase
A long account recounts the German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich roaming from Tsingtau last November to its dramatic Newport News arrival in March. It describes battles with enemy ships and subs, the crew and passengers including Thierichens, the destruction of several vessels, and the ship’s fearsome presence in American waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Kidd
Elying
Prinz Hitel Friedrich
Tsing Tau
China
Deair Beal
Amer
News
Chursda
Thierichens
Newport News
Tau
Crioua
Pring Friedrich Wassas
Abuanranse Ariscledl
William
Aaiong
William Pe Pryes
Invercoe
Mary
Willerby
Schargost
Cindracce
Isabelle Brown
Aloride
Berre
L Jbgensand
Dts
Nationa
United States
I Frye
Kiéhne
Kiehner