German minesweeper flotilla in the Baltic Sea (1910-1919)

Germany.

Documentary about a flotilla of German minesweepers.

Minesweepers go to sea.

The flagship minesweeper gives orders.

The flotilla begins minesweeping.

Reorganization of the battle formation on the move.

The minesweeper with mine detectors enters the search zone.

The signalman gives a signal about the detection of a mine.

A boat with two sailors is sent to destroy the mine.

The boat pushes away from the minesweeper.

Explosion.

A column of water.

The boat returns and is lifted on board.

Minesweepers maneuver.

Minesweepers at sea.

The "Russian transport" appears.

The officer watches it through binoculars.

The commander orders the attack to begin.

The sailor deploys the gun.

Alarm on the ship.

Signalman.

Searchlights.

Caption: "It has been established that the enemy transport has been sunk." The mast and funnel of the sinking ship. "Enemy sailors" are taken on board.

A boat with sailors.

The boat moors to the side of the minesweeper.

The "Russians" disembark.

The commander interrogates the Russian "prisoners of war".

They are given a strong drink to drink.

After the battle.

The squadron gathers near the flagship.

Return to the port.

The convoy of minesweepers passes the ships standing at anchor.

Note: The copy is dark, with traces of hydrolysis.

The entire episode with the "Russian transport" is clearly staged