The Thielbek was sunk in Lubeck Bay on May 3rd, 1945 by the RAF. Another ship filled with refugees was also sunk during the same attack. it was the luxury liner Cap Arcona. The ships carried some 15,000 prisoners and only 1,600 among them survived.

A most vivid and descriptive account of the sinking of the Cap Arcona was made by a survivor and is available at the link below:

A Personal Account of the Sinking

[ Updated 14 feb 99 ]

(19) Appendix to the book 'The dentist of Aushwitz' - sorry ... link no longer active.

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