Saksalaisten sotavankina : Muistelmia ja kuvia

Aboard the steamship Uleåborg, a group of young Finnish sailors set out from Rauma in the chill of autumn, unaware that the next few hours would change their lives forever. The author paints a vivid picture of shipboard routine – the clatter of rigging, the glow of oil lamps in the salons, and the murmur of passengers sharing jokes over whisky‑grogg while the sea stretches dark and endless beyond the railings. Amid the ordinary preparations, an eerie, unlit war vessel slips into view, its sudden appearance stirring a mixture of fear and curiosity among the crew.

The memoir continues with the sailors’ frantic attempts to understand the mysterious ship and the looming threat it represents, leading to the moment they are taken prisoner by the German forces. Interwoven with the narrative are rare photographs that capture the cramped quarters, the stark winter light, and the faces of those caught in the conflict. Listeners are offered an intimate glimpse into a forgotten slice of wartime history, where everyday life on a commercial steamship collides with the harsh realities of early‑twentieth‑century naval warfare.