Mine laying of U-boat U-373 off the Delaware Cape in June 1942

On June 10 1942, German U-boat U-373 laid a series of 15 mines across the entrance to the Delaware Bay just east of Fort Miles. This mine field resulted in the sinking of the tug boat John R. Williams with the loss of 14 local lives. Using both US and German records, this presentation will discuss if and how the US defenses at Fort Miles along with the US Coast Guard and Navy reacted to this threat and how U-373 survived the execution of this risky operation.

When: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025; Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

Where: Cape Henlopen State Park - Officers Club 

Cost: Free lecture
Those attending are asked to consider a donation to support Fort Miles.

About the Speaker:
Steve Katona is a volunteer researcher for both the Fort Miles Museum and the US Navy History and Heritage Command. He has provided research support to both the USS Arizona and Lost Submariners of Delaware exhibits at the Fort Miles Museum.

Information: Email events@fortmilesha.org with questions.