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Boats had many uses during the Holocaust and World War II, including in forced deportations, military battles, and even rescue efforts. Explore more content related to how boats were used during the Holocaust and World War II. 

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Uniformed prisoners stand tightly in rows while standing on the deck of a ship. Fences of barbed wire have been erected around the edges of the deck.
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An early concentration camp
American infantryman of the 89th Division cross the Rhine River in assault boats near St. [LCID: sc252]
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Crossing the Rhine
Jewish refugees being rescued aboard a Danish fishing boat bound for Sweden. [LCID: 62182]
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Danish fishing boat carrying Jewish refugees to Sweden
Small Danish boat. The hull is painted light gray.
Timeline Event
Danish Jews Escape
A boat used by Danish fishermen to transport Jews to safety in Sweden during the German occupation. [LCID: 41224]
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Danish rescue boat
Small Danish boat. The hull is painted light gray.
Artifact
Danish rescue boat
Danish fishermen used this boat to carry Jews to safety in Sweden during the German occupation. [LCID: 62187]
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Danish rescue boat
Media Essay
Denmark - Photograph
Scene during the deportation of Jews from Thrace to the Treblinka killing center. [LCID: 79616]
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Deportation of Jews from Thrace to Treblinka
Ernest Hemingway aboard the boat Pilar, ca. 1950. [LCID: lc304]
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Ernest Hemingway
Media Essay
Escape from German-Occupied Europe - Photograph
Jewish youth at the "HaRishona" (The First) Zionist training center construct a fishing boat. [LCID: 36011]
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Jewish youth at a Zionist training center
Media Essay
Rescue in Denmark
Danish fishermen used this boat to carry Jews to safety in Sweden during the German occupation. [LCID: 62187]
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Rescue in Denmark
Media Essay
Rescue in Denmark - ID Card/Oral History
The "Monte Rosa" (right), one of the ships used to deport Jews from Norway to Germany. [LCID: 89096]
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Ship used to deport Jews from Norway

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