History
Kriegsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven was founded after World War I as Reichsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven on the grounds of the Kaiserliche Werft Wilhelmshaven that had been closed down after World War I.
In 1935 the shipyard changed its name to Kriegsmarinewerft Wilhelmshaven when the German Navy changed name from the Reichsmarine to the Kriegsmarine in the so-called Drittes Reich (Third Reich 1933-1945).
During the war the shipyard mainly built u-boats and was busy in repair of damaged war ships. In 1945 about 17000 co-workers worked there.
In May 1945 Polish and British troops reached Wilhelmshaven. After World War II the shipyard was dismantled and 95% was blown up by the British occupying forces.
Since 1957 part of the former shipyard is used as an arsenal for the Deutsche Bundesmarine (German Navy).
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