Prisoners of War from U-505

U-505 POWs are mustered on the Chatelain's bow prior to transfer to Guadalcanal.

U-505 POWs on the Chatelain's bow await transfer to Guadalcanal.

U-505 POWs are transferred by motor whaleboat from Chatelain to Guadalcanal.

A POW arrives on Guadalcanal's Hangar Deck.

A POW arrives on Guadalcanal's Hangar Deck.

POWs assist Chatelain sailors in preparing their injured Commanding Officer, Oberleutnant Harald Lange, for transfer from the motor whaleboat to Guadalcanal.

Oberleutnant Lange is hoisted aboard the Guadalcanal.

Oberleutnant Lange is received aboard Guadalcanal

An injured POW is hoisted aboard Guadalcanal.

Injured POW is received aboard Guadalcanal.

POWs exercising on the partially lowered aircraft elevator on Guadalcanal's flight deck.

POWs exercising on the aircraft elevator.

POWs walking on the flight deck.

POWs enjoy a shower in the cat walk.

 


 

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