Mijnenveger Alders van de 9. Räumbootsflottille van de Duitse Kriegsmarine in de Nieuwehaven of Koningin Wilhelminahaven te Vlaardingen 1941 - 1945

This anonymous photograph captures a German minesweeper, the "Mijnenveger Alders", from the 9th Minesweeping Flotilla of the Kriegsmarine, docked in Vlaardingen. Taken between 1941 and 1945, the image provides a glimpse into the wartime activities of the German Navy. The ship's silhouette and the presence of sailors on board, along with the surrounding harbor, offer a snapshot of a historical moment during World War II. The photograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant artifact for understanding the history of the Kriegsmarine and the Dutch occupation during the conflict.