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The Sinking of the Laconia

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This is the true story of the 1942 sinking of the liner Laconia by a German U-boat through the eyes of six survivors. This epic two-part drama tells the story of Hilda Smith, a German national fleeing Nazi Germany, Thomas Mortimer, an officer aboard The Laconia, and U-boat Captain Werner Hartenstein, alongside the actions of the Germans, the British, and the Americans.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

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Season 1 Episode 2

Episode 2

The U-boat is full of Allied survivors, but it is spotted by an American bomber.

The Sinking of the Laconia Season 1

The Sinking of the Laconia Season 1

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Season 1 Episode 1

Episode 1

In 1942, German submarine U-156 sinks the Laconia, changing the fate of its passengers.