Huntsman (1921)
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Huntsman probably seen from the Admiral Graf Spee on Oct. 10, 1939.

 

October 10, 1939: Huntsman seen from the Admiral Graf Spee during her capture.

(Photo courtesy of Hugo R. Sochi from the private collection of Ana Marcela Halupczok, daughter of
Maschinengefreiter Erich Halupczok, Division 9, Admiral Graf Spee)

 

October 10, 1939: A launch with a prize crew from the Admiral Graf Spee approaches the Huntsman preparing
to board the vessel.

 

October 14, 1939: The crew of the Huntsman being transferred to the Altmark.

(Photo courtesy of Hugo R. Sochi from the private collection of Delia S. Neumann, wife of
Matrosenobergefreiter Gustav Neumann, Division 3, Admiral Graf Spee)

 

October 17, 1939: The supply ship Altmark (foreground) and the Huntsman seen from the Admiral Graf Spee.
The crew of the Huntsman, except for Captain A. H. Brown, were transferred to the Altmark and shortly after
the Huntsman was sunk using charges.

(Photo courtesy of Hugo R. Sochi from the private collection of Ana Marcela Halupczok, daughter of
Maschinengefreiter Erich Halupczok, Division 9, Admiral Graf Spee)

 

October 17, 1939: The Huntsman sinking in the South Atlantic.

 



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