Graf Spee Tour - Montevideo, Uruguay

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There are several sites around town pertaining to the famous December 1939 Battle of the River Platte and Graf Spee incident . First up is the Museo Naval . . .

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Some More of the display. . .

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And more . . .

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The anchor and telemetry sight are on display at the Port Administration Building . . .

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The cemetery where the deceased German sailors are buried is the best part. check out the sign on the door . . .

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Beautiful and well cared for old cemetery. Notice the oak tree. I collected a few acorns as souvenirs . . .

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Rachey communing with her Germanic ancestors . . .

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There's the oak!

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British Memorial in the Anglican Church downtown and slap-up grill lunch at the Mercado del Puerto . . .

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Sites of the former German and British embassies where the post-battle drama played out while the Graf Spee took refuge in port . . . I've got a few more pix if anyone is interested!

[Marcel Banziger]

Interesting!! And more pics are welcome yes

[pete]

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Thanks for these, very interesting! My Uncle, a Newfoundlander, was on the HMS AJAX. I hope to be able to visit some day to see these as well.

Pete

[tigertoby]

Interesting photos, and you're right, they do take very good care of that cemetery.

[Prinzeugen]

Thanks for sharing. Love to go there myself someday.

[Mike Davis]

Very nice, thanks for posting!