German Submarine from the First World War resurfaces near France

German WWI U-boat resurfaces off French coast

While not breaking news, this story from France is fascinating for history buffs as well as being a reminder of the Great War in the early twentieth century. A German U-boat from World War I has been spotted off the coast of France, but it comes in peace. Low tides and erosion have revealed the rusted metal frame of what once was a submarine. The sub got stuck in the sand on July 26, 1917 and was destroyed by its crew to prevent the Allies from capturing it. The vessel was called UC-61 and was responsible for sinking or destroying over 12 ships during the war. It is sort of hard to picture submarines being used during the first World War, even though they are what brought the United States into the war eventually. Thankfully, we have enjoyed a period of relative peace for a while.

-Devin Carrier