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Picture 166Provided by Robert Young The Starboard side of the Vance, from just above the main deck to the flying Bridge Recieved from Jeff Koenker, Tuesday, May 20, 2003 I got a copy of this photo from someone a few years ago. My father is at the top looking over. He was Robert H. Koenker and a Lieutenant on the Vance during WW2. My dad died November 4, 1981. Bridge top
 Picture 167 Provided by Robert YoungThe launch alongside the U-873 Bridge top
 Picture 168 Provided by Robert YoungThe USS Vance hearding the U-873 back across the Atlantic Bridge top
 Picture 169 Provided by Robert YoungVance following U-873 about 2 points on starbord bow. Description by Joe Bridge top
 Picture 170 Provided by Robert YoungHere is a picture of Captain Lt. Fritz Steinhoff Skipper of the U-873 Who later committed suicide. He killed himself, not because he was sick, but because he was disgraced because he surrendered. "his crew forced him to surrender" I was told of the reason of surrender by both Officers and Crew.Bridge top
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