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About The Sinking of the Laconia

The Sinking of the Laconia is a drama and war & politics TV series that premiered on BBC Two on January 6, 2011. It has 1 season and 2 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 2 "Part 2", aired on January 7, 2011.

The true story of the Allied ship Laconia, sunk in WWII by a German U-Boat, which then surfaced against orders to rescue the civilian crew

  • Drama
  • War & Politics

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2 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2011 · 2 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

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    2. Part 2

    Finale

    U-boat commander Werner Hartenstein has torpedoed the Laconia and mounted an extraordinary rescue operation. U-156's deck is crowded with Allied survivors fished out of the South Atlantic. But in the fog of war confusion reigns and U-156 is spotted by an American bomber which moves in to attack.

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    1. Part 1

    On the 12th September 1942 the Laconia - a cruise ship turned troop ship - was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine U-156 commanded by Werner Hartenstein. She carried a motley crew of women, children, wounded soldiers and Italian Prisoners of War. Having sunk the ship, Hartenstein should have left them to their uncertain fate in the water, but instead he made the incredible decision to save as many lives as he could. A true story of unexpected gallantry and humanity in the fog of war.

The Sinking of the Laconia FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Sinking of the Laconia?

The Sinking of the Laconia has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 7, 2011.

When did the latest episode of The Sinking of the Laconia come out?

The most recent episode of The Sinking of the Laconia, Season 1 Episode 2 "Part 2", aired on January 7, 2011.

How many seasons of The Sinking of the Laconia are there?

The Sinking of the Laconia has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.

When did The Sinking of the Laconia first air?

The Sinking of the Laconia first aired on BBC Two on January 6, 2011.

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