Military History Encyclopedia Forum

[madamimadam]

I have read with interest the accounts of the sinking/scuttling of the German light cruiser Koningsberg in the Rufiji river delta, Tanzania, in WW1. I was stationed in Dar Es Salaam in 1967 (RCAF) and was able to photograph from the air what was described to me as the remains of the Koningsberg. I have several photos of the cruiser, but this conflicts with most of ther accounts I have read; they say it disappeared a few years earlier.
Perhaps my photos are not of the Koningsberg at all, but nevertheless that are of a large ship on the mud flats well into the delta. Trees are growing out the deck in some places but the general shape is evident.
I would be willing to email a photo or two to someone so we can discuss this.
I am curious and would like to know for sure.
Thanks.... W. Adam, Onrtario, Canada