

The Sinking of the Laconia
Overview
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
Seasons (2)
Specials
2 Episodes
2011
Miniseries
2 Episodes
2011
Series Cast
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