Photos for a book project: Kriegsmarine in the Eastern Gulf of Finland 1941-1944

[AKo[FIN]]

Dear all,

I am currently preparing a comprehensive, source-based non-fiction study on the operations of the Kriegsmarine in the Eastern Gulf of Finland during the years 1941–1944. Following approximately four years of research, the manuscript has developed into a work of over 500 pages, supported by more than 1 600 references.

At this stage, I am seeking illustrative material for the publication and would like to kindly turn to collectors and enthusiasts for assistance.

Many of you may hold unique photographic material that has never been published. Such images from private collections are invaluable in reconstructing and conveying as accurate a picture as possible of naval warfare in the Gulf of Finland.

Should you have photographs of Kriegsmarine vessels operating in the Gulf of Finland during 1941–1944, I would be most grateful to receive copies (as donations) for use in the book.

Photographs depicting crews, daily life aboard vessels, as well as individual personnel are also of great interest, as they often complement the perspective provided by official records.

The study also addresses coastal forces and operations, including the capture of Tytärsaari and the battle of Suursaari in September 1944.

If you are interested in contributing to this project and helping to preserve this aspect of Baltic naval history, I would kindly ask you to contact me via private message.

Yours sincerely,
Dr. Anssi Koski
Kotka, Finland

[Darius]

Hello Dr. Anssi Koski,

I hope, our forum and HMA databases are helpful in your project.
Maybe you can put some details on the actions regarding the activities of the Landungsflottillen or ex-german landing craft in finnish service?

Regards

Darius