A Large Class Photograph of Kriegsmarine Academy Mürwik
Measuring 28.2 x 21.7 cm. Condition: good, signs of aging, folding crease. A photo showing several dozen young Kriegsmarine soldiers, possibly as part of a graduation ceremony. In the middle of the first row there are also two senior officers. The photo was taken in front of the entrance to the Naval Academy Mürwik with most of the soldiers standing on the balcony and stairs. This main building of the academy, overlooking the Flensburg Fjord, is known for its stunning architecture, often named the “Red Castle” (built 1907–10). It operates to this day. Visible snow dates the picture to winter. On the bottom left there’s a small emblem and the name of the photographer: Heinrich Hinz, court photographer, Flensburg. Hinz (1873–1950) came to Flensburg in 1902 and worked there until ca. 1938, which would make this picture a pre WWII photo. The Kriegsmarine was established in 1935.

